What does RHINO mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A large, powerful herbivorous mammal with a characteristic horned snout, native to Africa and Asia.
• Short for rhinoceros.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈraɪnoʊ/
• UK: /ˈrʌɪnəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "rhino" is a short form of "rhinoceros" which comes from the Greek words "rhino" meaning "nose" and "ceros" meaning "horn". The word has been used since the 14th century to describe the large, horned mammal native to Africa and Asia. Rhinos are often hunted for their horns, which are used in traditional Asian medicine.

Synonyms:

• Rhinoceros
• Rhino
• Horned beast

Related Words:

• Rhyme
• Rheum
• Rhomb
• Rhoda
• Rhino

Example Sentences:

• The rhino is an endangered species due to poaching for its horn.
• My favorite animal at the zoo is the rhino.
• The rhino charged at the jeep, causing the passengers to panic.