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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This makes the country the only place in East Africa in which to see gorillas (in Volcanoes NP), chimpanzees (in Nyungwe NP), and lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and white and black rhino, alongside plains game and over 550 species of birds (in Akagera NP). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 But while many of the giant creatures appear docile, tourists and locals could find themselves in an extremely dangerous situation if a wild rhino feels threatened. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Tembrink skipped the majority of the zoo's vast offerings to focus on the hippo, rhino and elephant habitats so the participants would not get too tired or overwhelmed. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 In 2022, one of those same rhinos sold for just $6 million. David Lê, Curbed, 20 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhino. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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rhino

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

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