Hippopotamus ::
Hippopotamus (n.) A
large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius), common in the
rivers of
Africa. It is
allied to the hogs, and has a very
thick, naked skin, a thick and
square head, a very large
muzzle, small eyes and ears, thick and heavy body, and short legs. It is
supposed to be the
behemoth of the
Bible. Called also
zeekoe, and river
horse. A
smaller species (H.
Liberiencis) inhabits Western Africa..