The name ‘hippopotamus’ comes from the words ‘river horse’ in what ancient language?

The name ‘hippopotamus’ comes from the words ‘river horse’ in what ancient language?

A Chinese
B Greek
C Sanskrit

‘Hippopotamus’ roughly translates to ‘river horse’ in ancient Greek.

The correct answer is Greek.

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