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rhinoceros

/ˌrɪnəˈsɪrəs/ noun · British & US
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What does rhinoceros mean?

noun

A large, herbivorous mammal with a tough, gray skin and a distinctive horn on its nose, native to Africa and southern Asia. Rhinoceroses are known for their aggressive behavior when threatened.

Example

"The rhinoceros charged at the safari guide, who managed to escape unharmed."

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