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
White rhinos can live to be between 35-40 years old, according to the International Rhino Foundation. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2024 San Francisco Zoo was home to Elly, the U.S.'s oldest Eastern black rhino, for 42 years. Shawna Chen, Axios, 18 July 2024 Of course, there's plenty more to see here, including wildlife like rhinos, tigers, and more. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024 Elsewhere were depictions of giraffes, elephants, and rhinos as well as people dancing, horsemen carrying spears and bows, and herdsmen tending cattle. Aminatta Forna, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 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 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

rhino

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

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