(04-22-2026, 09:47 AM)Bob Schroeck Wrote:(04-22-2026, 04:44 AM)Norgarth Wrote:
Can't say as I'm too surprised by the first. That is, after all, what "hippopotamus" literally means.
And bats are called "flying mice" in multiple languages. German comes immediately to mind.
German has several (near-)matches
Flusspferd - Riverhorse - Hippo
Schwertwal/Killerwal - Swordwhale/Killerwhale - Orca
Tintenfisch - Inkfish - Squid/Cuttlefish
Faultier - Lazyanimal - Sloth
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Schnabeltier - Beakanimal - Platypus
Fledermaus - Flatter? mouse - Bat
Schildkroete - Shieldtoad - Turtle
Waschbaer - Washbear - Racoon
The "Igel" - Hedgehog is a non-match
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