hippopotamus

• Крупное, преимущественно травоядное млекопитающее, обитающее в Африке к югу от Сахары, известное своими огромными размерами, толстой кожей и полуводным образом жизни.

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

irregular plural

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.

   Крупное африканское млекопитающее

   • 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.

   Synonymsriver horse

2. B1informal

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

   Опасное животное

   • 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.