rhino

1 of 2

noun (1)

rhi·​no ˈrī-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce rhino (audio)
informal
: money, cash

rhino

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural rhinos also rhino

Examples of rhino in a Sentence

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Noun
The innovation has been able to identify prints on tiger claws, rhino horns, pangolin scales and other wildlife, the photographer writes on Instagram. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024 The trailer also teased a battle between Mescal and Pascal's characters — and a gladiatorial battle with a rhino. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024 The eighth artwork in the series, a rhino in southeast London, was confirmed on Banksy’s Instagram on Monday before being defaced by a hooded man. The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2024 For the rhinos and elephants, staff fill up large mud wallows with water sources for the pachyderms to roll around in or use to spray themselves. Martin Vassolo, Axios, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rhino 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1628, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhino was circa 1628

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“Rhino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhino. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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rhino

noun
rhi·​no
ˈrī-nō
plural rhinos also rhino

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