Rhinoceros

/raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, thick-skinned herbivorous mammal of the family Rhinocerotidae, characterized by one or two horns on its snout.

The rhinoceros is known for its formidable horn, which can be made of keratin.

An animal of the genus Rhinoceros, which includes several species such as the white rhinoceros and the Indian rhinoceros.

Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the endangered species of the rhinoceros.

A term used to refer to any of the species in the family Rhinocerotidae.

The safari offered a chance to see a rhinoceros in its natural habitat.

In a broader sense, a rhinoceros can refer to someone who is very large or strong in a metaphorical context.

He charged through the crowd like a rhinoceros, leaving everyone in his wake.

From Greek 'rhinokerōs', meaning 'nose-horned'.

rhinoceros in the room

A problem or issue that is obvious but ignored.

rhino charge

An aggressive or swift approach to tackling a task or problem.

horn

A hard structure protruding from the head of some animals, like the rhinoceros.

ungulate

A member of a diverse group of hoofed animals to which rhinoceroses belong.

A person who is big and strong.

Don’t mess with him, he’s a real rhinoceros!

Someone who is very stubborn or tough to deal with.

My boss is such a rhinoceros; he won't change his mind easily.