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Hippopotaamus literally means "river-horse", as it comes from Greek hippus (Horse) and potamus (river). Despite the name, the Hipppopotamus is not a member of the family Equidae.
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∙ 11y agoA river horse is a hippopotamus.
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What is the nickname for a carmague horse?
a river horse a river horse
What is the nickname given to carmgue horses?
The River horse The River Horse
What is River horse called?
The hippopotamus is sometimes called the river horse.
What does hippopotamus mean?
The word "hippopotamus" is derived from the Greek words "hippos" meaning horse and "potamos" meaning river. Therefore, hippopotamus translates to "river horse" in English.
What nickname do you call the camargue horse is it river horse sea horse gray horse or white horse?
Its called a seahorse or the river horse. Another popular name for the camargue horse is the horse of the sea
What animals name means river horse?
hippopotamus hippo= horse pot= river/ water
What is the nickname of the carmague horse?
The river horse.
Are hippo river horse?
yes, a hippopotamus is sometimes referred to as a river horse.
What is a nickname that is sometimes given to a Carmargue horse?
The River Horse
What animal's name comes from the greek words meaning river horse?
Hippopotamus: hippo = horse; potamos = river
What animal is known as river horse?
A hippopotamus is sometimes called a river horse.
What do you call a river horse?
Hippopotamus
