What is another word for rhinoceroses?

Pronunciation: [ɹa͡ɪnˈɒsəɹəsɪz] (IPA)

Rhinoceroses are magnificent animals that have roamed the earth for millions of years. They are also known as rhinos, and there are five species of them in the world. Some other synonyms for rhinoceroses include horned beasts, armored giants, and pachyderms. They are recognized by their thick skin, massive bodies, and horned snouts. Rhinos are herbivorous and have been hunted for their horns, leading to their status as endangered species. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect these incredible creatures, and their importance to ecosystems cannot be overstated. Whether called rhinoceroses or any other synonym, these animals are truly awe-inspiring.

What are the hypernyms for Rhinoceroses?

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

Usage examples for Rhinoceroses

Elephants and rhinoceroses, for example, are too powerful to be molested when grown, except in the rarest cases, and are furthermore thoroughly capable of protecting their young.
"The Human Side of Animals"
Royal Dixon
All that I can positively say is that if I were a bird I would ask nothing better than to frequent the cypresses of that garden and tune my numbers for the entertainment of the audience of extraordinary monsters in the aisles below, which bea'in plinths of clipped privet and end marble heads of horses, bulls, elephants, rhinoceroses, and their like.
"Roman Holidays and Others"
W. D. Howells
All the fossil bats, again, were true bats: and so with the rhinoceroses and the elephants.
"Creation and Its Records"
B.H. Baden-Powell

Famous quotes with Rhinoceroses

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