kuda nil

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Etymology

Compound of kuda (“horse”) +‎ nil (“Nile river”), calque of Dutch nijlpaard.

Pronunciation

Noun

kuda nil (plural)

  1. hippopotamus
    Synonym: badak air
    • 1988, Ensiklopedi Indonesia. Seri fauna: Serangga, page 421:
      Kuda nil agak berisik dan senantiasa memperdengarkan suara menggeram yang terutama menyebar jauh di atas air.
      The hippopotamus is somewhat loud and always hears sounds growling from far on the water.

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