Multiple choice general knowledge

The name of which animal means 'river horse' in Greek?

  1. Rhinoceros

  2. hippopotamus

  3. crocodile

  4. zebra
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Explanation

The word hippopotamus comes from the Ancient Greek 'hippos' (horse) and 'potamos' (river), literally meaning 'river horse.' Despite this name, hippos are more closely related to whales and dolphins than to horses. Rhinos, crocodiles, and zebras have etymologies from different sources - rhino means 'nose horn,' crocodile from 'lizard,' and zebra has uncertain origins.

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