Phrase Hound found 7 phrases and 51 compound words that contain hippo. The most common are listed below. Open hippo in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 7
- hippo grassEither of the plants Echinochloa stagnina or Vossia cuspidata.
- pygmy hippopygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis)
- velvet hippoA pit bull terrier.
- hippo fliesplural of hippo fly: A species of biting horsefly, found around southern Africa, Tabanus biguttatus.
- hippo flyA species of biting horsefly, found around southern Africa, Tabanus biguttatus.
- hippo grassesplural of hippo grass: Either of the plants Echinochloa stagnina or Vossia cuspidata.
- hippo birdie two eweHappy birthday to you.
Compound words 51
- hippologyThe study of horses.
- whippoAny member of the suborder Whippomorpha, including whales and hippopotamuses.
- hippophagyThe eating of horsemeat.
- hippophobiaAn irrational fear of horses or other hoofed animals like ponies, donkeys, or mules.
- hippotaurA creature that is half bull and half horse.
- hippomancyDivination by the interpretation of the appearance and behaviour of horses. Their neighing and stamping are particularly noted.
- hippophileA person who loves horses.
- necrohippoflagellationThe act or practice of beating a dead horse, i.e. persisting beyond a reasonable point.
- necrohipposadismThe act or practice of beating a dead horse, i.e. persisting beyond a reasonable point.
- hippomanesAn ancient love philter obtained from a mare or foal in heat.