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Hippo
UK
/ˈhɪp.əʊ/
US
/ˈhɪp.oʊ/
Translation of "hippo" into Russian
hippo
Noun
UK
/ˈhɪp.əʊ/
US
/ˈhɪp.oʊ/
hippo
hippos pl
The hippo is one of the largest animals in Africa.
Бегемот — одно из крупнейших животных в Африке.
Definitions
hippo
Noun
UK
/ˈhɪp.əʊ/
US
/ˈhɪp.oʊ/
Informal short form of hippopotamus, a large mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its massive size, thick skin, and large mouth.
The hippo spends most of the day submerged in water to keep cool.
Business slang: the highest-paid person’s opinion that dominates decision-making regardless of supporting data.
Our product roadmap changed after the hippo weighed in.
hippo
Adjective
UK
/ˈhɪp.əʊ/
US
/ˈhɪp.oʊ/
Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of hippopotamuses.
The zoo built a new hippo enclosure with deeper pools.
Hippo
Proper noun
An ancient city in North Africa (modern Annaba, Algeria), also called Hippo Regius, known as the episcopal see of Saint Augustine.
Saint Augustine served as bishop of Hippo for more than thirty years.
Idioms and phrases
hippo pool
The hippo pool at the zoo is popular with visitors.
бассейн бегемотов
Бассейн бегемотов в зоопарке популярен среди посетителей.
hippo attack
A hippo attack can be very dangerous.
нападение бегемота
Нападение бегемота может быть очень опасным.
hippo habitat
Preserving the hippo habitat is crucial for their survival.
среда обитания бегемота
Сохранение среды обитания бегемота крайне важно для их выживания.
hippo population
The hippo population in Africa is declining.
популяция бегемотов
Популяция бегемотов в Африке сокращается.
hippo calf
The hippo calf stayed close to its mother.
детеныш бегемота
Детеныш бегемота держался рядом с матерью.