Rhinoceros
(noun)
- A large, thick-skinned herbivorous mammal with one or two horns on the nose.
- A rhinoceros beetle.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from latin rhinoceros, from greek rhinokerÅs, from rhis "nose" + keras "horn".
Examples:
- Rhinoceroses are native to Africa and Asia.
- The rhinoceros beetle is a strong and fascinating insect.
- Rhinos are known for their large size and distinctive horn.
- Many species of rhinoceros are now endangered.
- Rhinos are herbivores, and feed on a variety of vegetation.