Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index H hippopotamus: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: hip•po•pot•a•mus Pronunciation: (hip"u-pot'u-mus), [key] — pl. -mus•es, -mi a large herbivorous mammal, Hippopotamus amphibius, having a thick hairless body, short legs, and a large head and muzzle, found in and near the rivers, lakes, etc., of Africa, and able to remain under water for a considerable time. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: hippopotamus (Thesaurus) hippophile Hippo Regius TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Who's Who in the "Lord of the Rings" Roman Catholic Church Hierarchy Current Events This Week: March 2023 42 Top Western Movie Quotes Slaves in the Family User's Guide to Environmental Language ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: plaudit Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language