Rhinoceri: meaning, definitions and examples
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rhinoceri
[ raɪˈnɒsəri ]
animal species
Rhinoceri are large, thick-skinned herbivorous mammals belonging to the family Rhinocerotidae. They are characterized by their distinctive horns made of keratin and are native to Africa and South Asia. There are five existing species of rhinos, and they are known for their solitary behavior and poor eyesight.
Synonyms
rhino, rhino-ceros.
Examples of usage
- The rhinoceri roam freely in the national park.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of rhinoceri.
- Many people travel to see rhinoceri in their natural habitat.
- Rhinoceri can weigh up to 2,300 kilograms.
- The poaching of rhinoceri has significantly decreased their population.
Translations
Translations of the word "rhinoceri" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rinoceronte
- rinoceronte branco
- rinoceronte negro
🇮🇳 गैंडा
- सफेद गैंडा
- काला गैंडा
🇩🇪 Nashorn
- Weißes Nashorn
- Schwarzes Nashorn
🇮🇩 badak
- badak putih
- badak hitam
🇺🇦 носоріг
- білий носоріг
- чорний носоріг
🇵🇱 nosorożec
- nosorożec biały
- nosorożec czarny
🇯🇵 サイ
- シロサイ
- クロサイ
🇫🇷 rhinocéros
- rhinocéros blanc
- rhinocéros noir
🇪🇸 rinoceronte
- rinoceronte blanco
- rinoceronte negro
🇹🇷 tek boynuzlu
- beyaz gergedan
- siyah gergedan
🇰🇷 코뿔소
- 흰코뿔소
- 검은코뿔소
🇸🇦 وحيد القرن
- وحيد القرن الأبيض
- وحيد القرن الأسود
🇨🇿 nosorožec
- nosorožec bílý
- nosorožec černý
🇸🇰 nosorožec
- nosorožec biely
- nosorožec čierny
🇨🇳 犀牛
- 白犀牛
- 黑犀牛
🇸🇮 nosorog
- beli nosorog
- črni nosorog
🇮🇸 nashyrna
- hvítur nashyrna
- svartur nashyrna
🇰🇿 жеребе
- ақ мүйізді
- қара мүйізді
🇬🇪 რინocerო
- თეთრი რინocerო
- შავი რინocerო
🇦🇿 qırmızı
- ağ rinocer
- qara rinocer
🇲🇽 rinoceronte
- rinoceronte blanco
- rinoceronte negro
Etymology
The word 'rhinoceri' originates from the late Latin term 'rhinocerotēs', which in turn comes from the Greek word 'rhinokerōtos', formed from 'rhino-' meaning 'nose' and 'keras' meaning 'horn'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century. Rhinoceroses have been depicted in art and literature since ancient times, reflecting their presence in various cultures. Historically, rhinoceroses were often considered exotic animals, and their horns were highly sought after for use in traditional medicines and as status symbols. Their populations have drastically declined over the centuries due to poaching and habitat loss, leading to increased conservation efforts aimed at protecting these remarkable creatures.