1. plural of rhinoceros; large, thick-skinned mammals with one or two horns on the snout

Examples

• The zoo has three rhinoceroses in its African exhibit.
• Rhinoceroses are endangered due to poaching for their horns.
• We saw several rhinoceroses grazing in the savanna.
• The sanctuary protects both black and white rhinoceroses.
• Rhinoceroses can weigh up to 5,000 pounds.
• The documentary showed rhinoceroses wallowing in mud to cool off.