rhinoceros

UK
/raɪˈnɒs.ə.rəs/
US
/raɪˈnɑː.sɚ.əs/

Translations

rhinocerosnoun
rhinoceroses
pl
UK
/raɪˈnɒs.ə.rəs/
US
/raɪˈnɑː.sɚ.əs/
The rhinoceros is a large, herbivorous mammal native to Africa and Asia.
Носорог — это крупное травоядное млекопитающее, обитающее в Африке и Азии.
Additional translations
толстокожийперен.; о человеке, нечувствительном к критике или эмоциям
Synonyms
horned beast
horned mammal
rhinocerosadjective
UK
/raɪˈnɒsərəs/
US
/raɪˈnɑːsərəs/
Often used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a rhinoceros (e.g., “rhinoceros horn”).
носорожийзоол.; книжн.
The museum displayed an ornate dagger with a rhinoceros handle.
В музее выставили богато украшенный кинжал с носорожьей рукоятью.

Definitions

rhinocerosnoun
A large, heavy mammal with thick skin and one or two horns on its snout, native to Africa and Asia.
The rhinoceros is often hunted for its horn, which is highly valued in some cultures.
A person who is insensitive or impervious to criticism or emotion; someone with thick skin.
You need to be a real rhinoceros to survive in that industry.
rhinocerosadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a rhinoceros.
The museum displayed an ornate dagger with a rhinoceros handle.