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hippo

noun hip·po \ˈhi-(ˌ)pō\
plural hippos

Definition of HIPPO

:  hippopotamus
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First Known Use of HIPPO

1872

Hippo

geographical name Hip·po \ˈhi-(ˌ)pō\

Definition of HIPPO

ancient city N Africa S of modern Annaba, Algeria; chief town of Numidia

Variants of HIPPO

Hip·po or Hippo Re·gi·us \ˈrē-jəs, -jē-əs\
HIPPO- Defined for Kids

hippo

noun hip·po \ˈhi-pō\
plural hip·pos

Definition of HIPPO for Kids

:  hippopotamus

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. hippo
  2. Indian hippo
  3. wild hippo
  4. hipp-
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