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

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Even the photos of giraffes, monkeys, lions, hyenas and rhinos hanging on the walls of the classrooms were selected intentionally — and add a personal touch to the space for Scheible. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 Some national parks have militarized their ranger forces to combat poachers, while private reserves typically pay private security companies like Milk River to keep their rhinos safe. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026 Hazina’s father, Utenzi, came to Lincoln Park as part of the Eastern Black Rhinoceros Species Survival Plan, a program where scientists determine ideal mating partners for endangered rhinos based on various genetic and hormonal factors, Kutilek said. Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 Photos of Dosio’s trophy room at his home — which included an elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, crocodile, zebra and leopard — were shared by the New York Post and The Daily Mail. Ryan Brennan april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 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

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

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