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    Which animal's name literally means 'river horse' in Greek?

    Question #91440. Asked by mikehunt11. (Jan 22 08 11:33 AM)


    maninmidohio

    		The hippopotamus derives its name from the Greek words Hippos which means horse and potamos meaning river.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippopotamus

    Jan 22 08, 11:38 AM

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