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    What is the collective noun for a group of hippopotami?

    Question #27597. Asked by Jimmy. (Feb 03 03 11:45 PM)


    It's the Wolf

    		Hippopotamuses is the correct term. Not hippopotami.

    Feb 03 03, 11:49 PM
    sequoianoir

    		Hippopotami is a perfectly acceptable plural - acknowleged in Collins and OE dictionaries.

    Hippopotami form a BLOAT.

    Feb 04 03, 12:01 AM

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