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ceratorhine

noun
cer·​a·​to·​rhine | \ ˈserətəˌrīn\
plural -s

Definition of ceratorhine

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: any of a group of 2-horned rhinoceroses having well-developed lower canine teeth (as the Sumatran rhinoceros)

ceratorhine

adjective
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Definition of ceratorhine (Entry 2 of 2)

: belonging to or like a ceratorhine

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History and Etymology for ceratorhine

Noun

New Latin Ceratorhinus (proposed genus name), from cerat- + -rhinus

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