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Definition of rhinoceros

rhinoceros

/raɪˈnɑː.sɚ.əs/
rhi · noc · er · os
Plural:rhinoceroses
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• noun

1

A large, heavily built, plant-eating mammal native to Africa and southern Asia, characterized by one or two upright horns on the snout and thick, tough skin.

Example

"The conservation park has successfully increased the population of the endangered black rhinoceros over the last decade."

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• Rhymes for rhinoceros

• Nearby Words

rhinestone
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rhinoceros rat snake
rhinoceros viper

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin rhinoceros, derived from Greek rhinokerōs, which is formed from rhis/rhin- (nose) and keras (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 Rhinoceros. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhinoceros
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