HIPPOPOTAMUS
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Definitions for hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
A large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius), common in the rivers of Africa. It is allied to the hogs, and has a very thick, naked skin, a thick and square head, a very large muzzle, small eyes and ears, thick and heavy body, and short legs. It is supposed to be the behemoth of the Bible. Called also zeekoe, and river horse. A smaller species (H. Liberiencis) inhabits Western Africa.
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HIPPOPOTAMUS is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values
Total possible words using these letters:
2 Letter Words
- AH - 5 points
- AI - 2 points
- AM - 4 points
- AS - 2 points
- AT - 2 points
- ...and 28 more
3 Letter Words
- AHI - 6 points
- AHS - 6 points
- AIM - 5 points
- AIS - 3 points
- AIT - 3 points
- ...and 103 more
4 Letter Words
- AHIS - 7 points
- AIMS - 6 points
- AITS - 4 points
- AMIS - 6 points
- AMPS - 8 points
- ...and 159 more
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