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rhinoceros

[raɪˈnɒsərəs]

rhinoceros Definition

a large, thick-skinned, herbivorous mammal of the family Rhinocerotidae, with one or two upright horns on the snout.

Using rhinoceros: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rhinoceros" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rhinoceros is an endangered species.

  • Example

    The zoo has a new baby rhinoceros.

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    The rhinoceros charged at the jeep.

rhinoceros Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rhinoceros

Phrases with rhinoceros

  • the largest species of rhinoceros, native to Africa

    Example

    The white rhinoceros is distinguished from the black rhinoceros by its square-shaped lips.

  • a smaller species of rhinoceros, native to Africa

    Example

    The black rhinoceros is critically endangered due to poaching for its horn.

  • a large, solitary rhinoceros with a single horn, native to the Indian subcontinent

    Example

    The Indian rhinoceros is also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros.

Origins of rhinoceros

from Greek 'rhino-' meaning 'nose' and 'keras' meaning 'horn'

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Summary: rhinoceros in Brief

A 'rhinoceros' [raɪˈnɒsərəs] is a large, herbivorous mammal with thick skin and one or two horns on its snout. It is often found in zoos and is an endangered species due to poaching. There are different species of rhinoceros such as the white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, and Indian rhinoceros.