rhinoceros
1 synonym for rhinoceros, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large, thick-skinned plant-eating mammal from Africa or Asia with one or two horns on its snout.
How to use rhinoceros
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rhinoceros horn
black rhinoceros
white rhinoceros
Etymology
From Greek rhinokeros, literally "nose-horn," from rhis ("nose") plus keras ("horn").
Full origin of rhinoceros →Frequently asked questions
What does “rhinoceros” mean?
The word “rhinoceros” means a large, thick-skinned plant-eating mammal from Africa or Asia with one or two horns on its snout. In plain terms, a large horned mammal found in parts of Africa and Asia.
How do you pronounce “rhinoceros”?
“Rhinoceros” is pronounced reye-NOS-uh-ruhs (/ɹaɪˈnɑ.sə.ɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “rhinoceros” in a sentence?
Here is “rhinoceros” used in a sentence: “The black rhinoceros is critically endangered due to poaching.”
What part of speech is “rhinoceros”?
“Rhinoceros” is a noun.
Where does the word “rhinoceros” come from?
The word “rhinoceros” comes from Greek. From Greek rhinokeros, literally "nose-horn," from rhis ("nose") plus keras ("horn").
