rhino

1
[ rahy-noh ]

noun,plural rhi·nos, (especially collectively) rhi·no.
  1. a rhinoceros.

Origin of rhino

1
First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening

Other definitions for rhino (2 of 3)

rhino2
[ rahy-noh ]

nounChiefly British Slang.
  1. money; cash.

Origin of rhino

2
First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Other definitions for rhino- (3 of 3)

rhino-

  1. a combining form meaning “nose,” used in the formation of compound words: rhinology.

Origin of rhino-

3
<Greek rhīno-, combining form of rhī́s (stem rhīn-)
  • Also especially before a vowel, rhin-.

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How to use rhino in a sentence

  • Some animals, like the rhino and the eland, have tick birds that sit upon their backs and eat the ticks.

    In Africa | John T. McCutcheon
  • It is also supposed to require an additional amount to face an angry rhino or to attempt to get African buffalo.

    In Africa | John T. McCutcheon
  • Instead of dropping, the rhino threw up its tail and ears, gave a little squeal and started for Burt.

    The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott Whitney
  • Then came a crashing and swishing of the bush and out stalked a big rhino, sniffing the wind and advancing slowly toward them.

    The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott Whitney
  • His bullet struck the rhino in the head and glanced off, serving only to increase the rage of the brute.

    The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott Whitney

British Dictionary definitions for rhino (1 of 3)

rhino1

/ (ˈraɪnəʊ) /


nounplural -nos or -no
  1. short for rhinoceros

British Dictionary definitions for rhino (2 of 3)

rhino2

/ (ˈraɪnəʊ) /


noun
  1. British a slang word for money

Origin of rhino

2
C17: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for rhino- (3 of 3)

rhino-

combining form
  1. indicating the nose or nasal: rhinology

Origin of rhino-

3
from Greek rhis, rhin

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