rhinoceros
IPA: raɪnˈɑsɝʌs
noun
- Any of several large herbivorous ungulates native to Africa and Asia of the five extant species in the three extant genera in the family Rhinocerotidae, with thick, gray skin and one or two horns on their snouts.
- (paleontology) A member of the superfamily Rhinocerotoidea, including hornless members of the extinct genus Paraceratherium.
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Examples of "rhinoceros" in Sentences
- The massive rhinoceros grazed peacefully in the savannah
- The rhinoceros's horn is actually made of compacted hair
- Tourists marveled at the sight of the majestic rhinoceros in the wild
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered rhinoceros species
- The rhinoceros's thick skin provides protection against predators in its natural habitat
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