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Definition of rhino

rhino

/ˈraɪ.noʊ/
rhi · no
Plural:rhinos
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• noun

1

A large, heavily built, plant-eating mammal native to Africa and southern Asia, characterized by one or two distinctive horns on its snout and thick, protective folded skin; a shortened form of rhinoceros.

Example

"During the conservation tour, we were lucky enough to observe a critically endangered black rhino browsing in the brush."

2

British An archaic slang term for money, specifically cash.

Example

"He eagerly took on the questionable job because he was desperate for the rhino."

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• Rhymes for rhino

• Nearby Words

rhine
rhine falls
rhinestone
rhino
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rhinoceros
rhinoceros iguana

Word Origin & Etymology

A late 19th-century clipping of 'rhinoceros', which ultimately derives from the Greek 'rhinokerōs', meaning 'nose-horned' (from 'rhis' meaning 'nose', and 'keras' meaning 'horn').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhino. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhino
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