Multiple choice general knowledge

The word Hippopotamus means:

  1. Water Elephant

  2. Water Horse

  3. Water Fighter

  4. Water Lover
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hippopotamus comes from Greek words 'hippos' meaning horse and 'potamos' meaning river. So it literally means 'river horse' or water horse, describing this large semi-aquatic mammal.

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