rhinoceros
Translation
rhinoceros
Examples
The rhinoceros is a large, endangered animal.
The rhinoceros is a large, endangered animal.
We saw a rhinoceros at the zoo.
We saw a rhinoceros at the zoo.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((rhinoceros)) a single or specific rhinoceros We saw a rhinoceros at the zoo.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hippopotamus (often associated)
Etymology
From Greek 'rhis' (nose) + 'keras' (horn). It literally means 'nose-horn'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'rhino' (nose) + 'ceros' (horn). Picture an animal with a horn on its nose.