Search

What is another word for rhinos?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪnə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Rhinos, also known as rhinoceroses, are large herbivorous mammals commonly found in Africa and Asia. There are five different species of rhinos; white, black, greater one-horned, Javan, and Sumatran. Each species is unique and identifiable through their physical characteristics such as size, skin texture, and horn shape. Synonyms for rhinos could include horned beasts, pachyderms, thick-skinned mammals, or even just simply "rhinos." Rhinos are an important part of the ecosystem and face many threats such as poaching and loss of habitat. It is important that we strive to protect these magnificent creatures for future generations to enjoy.
Hypernyms
Usage examples
Related words & questions
Search

What are the hypernyms for Rhinos?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Rhinos

I was impressed in reading Roosevelt's "African Game Trails" with the great extent of small and defenseless and fragile animal life that abounds in the midst of the terrible beasts,-little uncourageous things that hide in the crevices, myriads that fly in the air, those that ride on the rhinos, that swim and hide in the pools, and bats that hang in the acacia-trees.
"The Holy Earth"
L. H. Bailey
And once they caught a brief glimpse of a terrific combat between what seemed to be two enormous rhinos, which had met in a little glen in the midst of a cluster of mahogany trees.
"Around the World in Ten Days"
Chelsea Curtis Fraser
But the hippos were bathing in the shallowest pools, Thinking the rhinos and elephants fools.
"FreeChildrenStories.com Collection"
Daniel Errico

Related words: african rhino, black rhino, white rhino, indian rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros, asian one-horned rhinoceros, south african rhinos

Related questions:

  • Are rhinos endangered?
  • How many types of rhinos are there?
  • What is the best way to save the rhinos?

    • Word of the Day

    Household Equipment
    The term "Household Equipment" refers to all the equipment used domestically or in a household. Antonyms for this word could include "Outdoor gear," which denotes all the equipment...