Defn: Feeding on horseflesh; — said of certain nomadic tribes, as the Tartars.
HIPPOPHAGY
Hip*poph"a*gy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. hippophagie.]
Defn: The act or practice of feeding on horseflesh.
HIPPOPHILE
Hip"po*phile, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: One who loves horses. Holmes.
HIPPOPOTAMUS
Hip`po*pot"a*mus, n.; pl. E. Hippopotamuses, L. Hippopotami. Etym:
[L., from Gr.Equine.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: 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.
HIPPOTOMY
Hip*pot"o*my, n. Etym: [Gr. hippotomie.]
Defn: Anatomy of the horse.
HIPPURIC
Hip*pu"ric, a. Etym: [Gr. hippurique.] (Physiol. Chem.)