hippopotamus

• حيوان ثديي ضخم شبه مائي يعيش في أفريقيا جنوب الصحراء الكبرى، يتميز بحجمه الكبير وجلده السميك السمين ونباتي التغذية بشكل أساسي.

A large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its massive size, thick skin, and semi-aquatic habitat.

جمع شاذ

1. Large African mammalA2formal

   A large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its massive size, barrel-shaped body, and large mouth.

   حيوان ضخم من الثدييات الأفريقية

   • The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
   • A hippopotamus can weigh up to 3,000 kilograms.
   • Tourists watched the hippopotamus emerge from the river.

   المرادفاتriver horse

2. B1informal

   Despite its herbivorous diet, the hippopotamus is considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa due to its aggressive behavior.

   حيوان خطير

   • Hippopotamuses are responsible for many human fatalities in Africa.
   • Never get between a hippopotamus and the water.
   • The guide warned us about the aggressive hippopotamus nearby.