Rhinos Meaning in English
word · lemma: rhino
ˈɹaɪˌnoʊz
RYE-nohz
ɹˈaɪnəʊz
RYE-nohz
Definition
Large, thick-skinned animals with one or two horns on their noses, known formally as rhinoceroses. 'Rhinos' is the plural form.
Usage & Nuances
'Rhinos' is the informal plural for 'rhinoceros' (scientific name). Common in both wildlife and conversation. Avoid confusing with 'hippos', which are different animals. Used mostly in talking about African or Asian wildlife.
Spanish: rinocerontesPortuguese (BR): rinocerontesPortuguese (PT): rinocerontesChinese (Simplified): 犀牛Chinese (Traditional): 犀牛Hindi: गैंडेArabic: وحيد القرنBengali: গণ্ডারRussian: носорогиJapanese: サイVietnamese: tê giácKorean: 코뿔소Turkish: gergedanlarUrdu: گینڈےIndonesian: badak
Example Sentences
Rhinos live in Africa and Asia.
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Many rhinos have one or two horns.
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People are trying to protect rhinos from extinction.
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Did you know some rhinos can run surprisingly fast?
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Sadly, there are fewer rhinos every year because of poaching.
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We saw a group of rhinos near the waterhole on safari.
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