Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hippopotami
Noun
/ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəmaɪ/
Definition
Large, mostly herbivorous mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for their bulky bodies and semi-aquatic lifestyle.
Examples
- The hippopotami were basking in the sun by the riverbank.
- In the zoo, we saw a pair of hippopotami swimming gracefully in their enclosure.
- The documentary highlighted the challenges faced by hippopotami in the wild due to habitat loss.
Meaning
The term ‘hippopotami’ refers to the plural form of ‘hippopotamus’, which describes these large creatures that often inhabit rivers and lakes.
Synonyms
- Water horse
- Hippopotamus
