Synonyms for

Rhinoceros

Verb / raɪˈnɑ:sɜ:ʌs / Another word for rhinoceros — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A rhinoceros is a large, thick-skinned animal with one or two horns on its snout.

Synonyms & similar words

rhino rhino pachyderm unicorn heavyweight behemoth tusker megafauna giant monster creature mammoth animal beast brute colossus jumbo

Example sentences

  1. The rhinoceros is a massive animal with a horn.
  2. I learned about rhinoceroses in school.
  3. The rhinoceros can run very fast.
  4. I saw a picture of a rhinoceros in a book.
  5. The rhinoceros is an endangered species.

Quotes

  • 'The rhinoceros is now more or less extinct.' - D. H. Lawrence
  • 'The rhinoceros is a caricature of an animal that looks all made-up.' - William Hague
  • 'The rhinoceros is a mere image, a mere appearance.' - Arthur Schopenhauer

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