hippo

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Pronunciation
- 1.2 Noun
  - 1.2.1 Derived terms

English [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

(RP) IPA: /ˈhɪpəʊ/
(US) IPA: /ˈhɪpoʊ/
Rhymes: -ɪpəʊ

Noun [edit]

hippo (plural hippos)

Short form of hippopotamus.
- 2006 "The Eastern Cape village whose dam has been taken over by a hippo will decide next week what happens to the animal." Weekend Argus 24 June 2006.

Derived terms [edit]

hippo fly

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