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river horse

/ˈrɪvər hɔːrs/

Tradução: Nome alternativo para o hipopótamo, originado das palavras gregas antigas para 'rio' e 'cavalo', referindo-se ao grande mamífero semi-aquático que vive na África Subsaariana.

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/ˈrɪvər hɔːrs/C1formalscientific
  • ptNome alternativo para o hipopótamo, originado das palavras gregas antigas para 'rio' e 'cavalo', referindo-se ao grande mamífero semi-aquático que vive na África Subsaariana.

An alternative name for a hippopotamus, derived from the Ancient Greek words for 'river' and 'horse', referring to the large, semi-aquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa.

  1. HippopotamusB1formal

    A large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its barrel-shaped body and aquatic habits. The name 'river horse' is a direct translation of the Greek word 'hippopotamos' (river + horse).

    ptHipopótamo

    • The river horse spends most of its day submerged in water to keep cool.
    • Ancient Greeks called the hippopotamus a 'river horse' because of its size and love for water.
    • We saw a family of river horses basking on the riverbank during our safari.