flodhest

Norwegian Nynorsk

noun-m1
Definitions
  • a hippopotamus, or hippo informal

Etymology

Compound from Norwegian Nynorsk flod (river) + Norwegian Nynorsk hest (horse)derived from Ancient Greek ἱπποπόταμος (river horse).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἱπποπόταμος

Gloss

river horse

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