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== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_127183" /> == | == Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_127183" /> == | ||
<p> (n.) | <p> (n.) 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. </p> | ||
== King James Dictionary <ref name="term_60703" /> == | == King James Dictionary <ref name="term_60703" /> == | ||
<p> | <p> HIPPOPOT'AMUS, n. Gr. a horse, and a river. The river-horse, an animal that inhabits the Nile and other rivers in Africa. This animal resembles a hog rather than a horse, and was named perhaps from his neighing voice. He has been found of the length of 17 feet. He delights in the water, but feeds on herbage on land. </p> | ||
== Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_40932" /> == | == Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_40932" /> == | ||
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== International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_4702" /> == | == International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_4702" /> == | ||
<p> ''''' hip ''''' - ''''' ō̇ ''''' - ''''' pot´a ''''' - ''''' mus ''''' ( Job 41:1 margin). See | <p> ''''' hip ''''' - ''''' ō̇ ''''' - ''''' pot´a ''''' - ''''' mus ''''' ( Job 41:1 margin). See Behemoth . </p> | ||
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