What is another word for hippopotamidae?
Pronunciation: [hˈɪpəpˌɒtɐmˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Hippopotamidae is the scientific name for the family of mammals to which the hippopotamus belongs. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of this word. One such synonym is "river horse," which is a common nickname for the hippopotamus due to its large size and semi-aquatic lifestyle. Another synonym is "water pig," which is also a nickname commonly used for this animal. Additionally, the word "hippo" is often used in place of the full scientific name, as it is more easily recognizable and widely known. Regardless of the exact word used, all of these synonyms refer to the same family of herbivorous aquatic mammals with distinctive barrel-shaped bodies.
