- Wall Street Journal Crossword
- December 31 2024
- *Mammal that can fold its nostrils shut when submerged
*Mammal that can fold its nostrils shut when submerged
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Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher | 99% | HIPPOPOTAMUS | *Mammal that can fold its nostrils shut when submerged | Wall Street Journal |
Definition
• | 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. |
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