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
Akagera National Park, the largest wetland in Africa, has experienced a growth in the animal population due to conservation repopulation efforts including the reintroduction of lions, black rhinos, white rhinos, elephants and Masai giraffes and the elimination of poaching. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025 One of the new exhibits includes a 23-acre African savanna featuring rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs and lions, according to past reporting. Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025 Some of the animals at the park include giraffes, rhinos, tigers, platypuses, and elephants. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 Some of the country’s most iconic species, including rhinos, elephants, and lions, are being systematically slaughtered by poachers, who are funded and supported by criminal gangs. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rhino

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 9 Mar. 2025.

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rhino

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

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