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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Ohio Ever heard of Fiona, the world-famous hippo?
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
After one more lingering look our way, the hippo turned and lumbered off, away, and eventually out of sight.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
The film tells the true-ish story of Pepe the hippo who broke free of Pablo Escobar’s private zoo.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
The calf, the only pygmy hippo at the zoo, will have his name go to a vote.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1850, in the meaning defined above
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“Hippo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hippo. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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Nglish: Translation of hippo for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about hippo
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