hippopotamus in Dutch
hippopotamus in Dutch is nijlpaard — hippopotamus means a large, thick-skinned African mammal that spends much of its time in rivers and lakes.
hippopotamus in Dutch
nijlpaard
A semi-aquatic, herbivorous, African hoofed mammal of the family Hippopotamidae.
What does "hippopotamus" mean?
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noun A large, thick-skinned African mammal that spends much of its time in rivers and lakes.
"A hippopotamus can weigh over a tonne despite its short legs."
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hippopotamus in a sentence
- A hippopotamus can weigh over a tonne despite its short legs.
- Tourists watched a hippopotamus wade slowly into the river.
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What is "hippopotamus" in Dutch?
"hippopotamus" in Dutch is nijlpaard. hippopotamus means: A large, thick-skinned African mammal that spends much of its time in rivers and lakes.
How do you use "hippopotamus" in a sentence?
Example: "A hippopotamus can weigh over a tonne despite its short legs." In Dutch, "hippopotamus" is nijlpaard.
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