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
These would have been even smaller — just the mass of a rhino, condensed into less than the volume of a single proton. Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 17 June 2024 In 2022, at least 561 rhinos were illegally killed across Africa, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 17 June 2024 Early morning game drives with elephants and rhinos. Alena Botros, Fortune, 16 June 2024 The rhinos' habitat features large open doors for their free movement, but this design can lead to substantial heat loss. Fox News, 21 May 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 7 Jul. 2024.

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rhino

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

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