Nilpferd

German (Berlin)

/ˈniːlˌp͡feːɐ̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • hippopotamus

Etymology

Com from German Nil (Nile) + German Pferd (horse, horses)derived from Ancient Greek ἱπποπόταμος (river horse).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἱπποπόταμος

Gloss

river horse

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