Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rhinoceros
Noun
/raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/
Definition
A large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or more horns on its snout, typically found in Africa and South Asia.
Examples
- The rhinoceros is one of the largest land mammals.
- Many species of rhinoceros are endangered due to poaching.
- At the safari park, we saw a rhinoceros walking majestically through the grass.
Meaning
Rhinoceroses are large herbivorous mammals known for their distinctive horns and thick skin. They are often associated with grasslands, savannas, and forests.
Synonyms
- Rhino
- Member of the rhinoceros family
