pygmy hippopotamus
pygmy hippopotamus noun: a large four-toed, four-legged mammal native to western Africa of species Choeropsis liberiensis (syn. Hexaprotodon liberiensis), similar to but half the height of the common hippopotamus.
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Noun
pygmy hippopotamus (plural pygmy hippopotamuses or pygmy hippopotami or pygmy hippopotamus)
- A large four-toed, four-legged mammal native to western Africa of species Choeropsis liberiensis (syn. Hexaprotodon liberiensis), similar to but half the height of the common hippopotamus.
- Synonyms:
- pygmy hippo
pygmy hippopotamus meaning in Assamese
pygmy hippopotamus in Assamese
- Choeropsis liberiensis
- সৰু জলহস্তী xoru zolohosti
Synonyms of pygmy hippopotamus
Forms of pygmy hippopotamus
| plural | pygmy hippopotamuses |
|---|---|
| plural | pygmy hippopotami |
| plural | pygmy hippopotamus |
Questions about pygmy hippopotamus
- What does pygmy hippopotamus mean?
- Pygmy hippopotamus means a large four-toed, four-legged mammal native to western Africa of species Choeropsis liberiensis (syn. Hexaprotodon liberiensis), similar to but half the height of the common hippopotamus.
- What is pygmy hippopotamus in Assamese?
- Pygmy hippopotamus in Assamese is সৰু জলহস্তী (xoru zolohosti). See Pygmy hippopotamus meaning in Assamese.
- What part of speech is pygmy hippopotamus?
- Pygmy hippopotamus is a noun.
- What is the plural of pygmy hippopotamus?
- The plural of pygmy hippopotamus is pygmy hippopotamuses.
Words near pygmy hippopotamus in the dictionary
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