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hippo(dictionary)
hippo(dictionary)
Augustine (of Hippo), Saint(encyclopedia)

hippo- (iou)



hippo- combining form of Greek hippos horse: see -O-. Before a vowel hipp-. Forming nouns and adjectives with the sense 'of or pertaining to horses'.
hi'ppologist noun an expert on or student of horses L19.
hi'ppology noun (rare) the branch of knowledge that deals with horses M19.
hippomobile noun (Hist.) a horse-drawn vehicle E20.
hi'ppophagy noun the practice of eating horseflesh E19.
hippophil(e) noun a lover of horses M19.
hippo'phobia noun fear of horses M19.
hi'ppotomist noun a person skilled in horse anatomy M18.