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What is water horse in Greek?
hippopotamus hippocampus
Where does the name hippo come from?
In greek history, Hippos were called Water horse's because the greek people thought that the hippos looked very much like a horse and also because they spended a lot of time in the water. But then, Other people from around the world changed it to Hippopotamuse.
Where did the word hippopotamus originate from?
Hippopotamus is derived from the two words in Greek for "Water Horse."
What animal is known as river horse?
A hippopotamus is sometimes called a river horse.
Horse in greek?
Horse - Άλογο
What is the name for hippo in Greek?
It's already greek. Hippopotamus means "It's kind of like a horse, except it likes water a lot." My paraphrase.
Who was Greek who built a wooden horse?
Greek is army and Ulysses built a wooden horse....
How does hippos keep cool?
In greek history, they called hippos water horse's because they thought hippos looked like a horse very well, but the hippos spent a lot of time in the water so they called them water horse's. But then, most of the people in the world changed it to hippopotamus.
Does hippopod mean horse-footed in Greek?
Yes. Hippopod does mean horse-footed in Greek. It is also the name of a race of horse-footed humanoids.
Does equinomorph mean horse-shaped in Greek and Latin?
Yes. Equinomorph does mean horse-shaped in Greek and Latin.
What is a large wide-mouthed African mammal?
A large wide mouthed African mammal is the hippopotamus. Hippopotamus comes from a Greek word that means "water horse or "river horse. "
What does the greek word hippology mean?
hippo (short for hippopotamus) means ιπποπόταμος; the word is greek to begin with! ANSWER: Hippopotamus means "river horse," from the Greek words for horse (ippos) and river (potami). So "hippo" means "horse."
