What does genus hippopotamus mean?

Definitions for genus hippopotamus
genus hip·popota·mus

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word genus hippopotamus.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. genus Hippopotamusnoun

    type genus of the Hippopotamidae

ChatGPT

  1. genus hippopotamus

    The genus Hippopotamus is a category of large, primarily herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammals known for their distinctive barrel-shaped torso, wide-opening mouths showcasing large canines, nearly hairless bodies, and ability to stay underwater for extended periods. They are native to Africa and are the third largest type of land mammal. The genus currently includes two distinct species, the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) and the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis or Hexaprotodon liberiensis).

Matched Categories

How to pronounce genus hippopotamus?

How to say genus hippopotamus in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus hippopotamus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus hippopotamus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Translation

Find a translation for the genus hippopotamus definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"genus hippopotamus." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/genus+hippopotamus>.

Discuss these genus hippopotamus definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for genus hippopotamus? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    an embarrassing mistake
    A flub
    B abrade
    C lucubrate
    D abet

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for genus hippopotamus: