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Definition of indian rhinoceros
indian rhinoceros
Plural:Indian rhinoceroses
indian rhinoceros Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large species of rhinoceros native to the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, characterized by a single black horn and thick, silver-brown skin with massive folds that resemble armor.
Example
"Conservation efforts in Assam have significantly helped to increase the population of the endangered Indian rhinoceros."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name reflects its native habitat on the Indian subcontinent, combined with 'rhinoceros,' which derives from the Greek words 'rhis' (nose) and 'keras' (horn).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indian rhinoceros. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indian rhinoceros