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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gainda
"गैंडा एक विशाल जानवर है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large, thick-skinned herbivorous mammal with one or two horns on its snout, native to Africa and South Asia.
"The rhinoceros is known for its impressive size and formidable horn." - 2
Any of several species of the family Rhinocerotidae, characterized by their large bodies and thick skin.
"Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the various rhinoceros species."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'rhinoceros' comes from the Greek 'rhinokerōs', which means 'nose-horned'. It was adopted into Latin as 'rhinoceros', and has been used in English since the 14th century, reflecting the animal's distinctive physical characteristic.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Rhinoceros"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Rhinoceros" is said worldwide
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Rhinocéros
Transliteration: ʁinɔseʁo
"Le rhinocéros est un animal menacé."
Nashorn
Transliteration: naːsˌhoʁn
"Das Nashorn ist ein beeindruckendes Tier."
Rinoceronte
Transliteration: rinotʃeˈrɔnte
"Il rinoceronte è in pericolo di estinzione."
Rinoceronte
Transliteration: rinoseɾon̪te
"El rinoceronte es un mamífero impresionante."
Rinoceronte
Transliteration: ʁinoseˈɾõtʃi
"O rinoceronte é um animal ameaçado."
गैंडा
Transliteration: gainda
"गैंडा एक विशाल जानवर है।"
犀牛
Transliteration: xīniú
"犀牛是濒危动物。"
코뿔소
Transliteration: ko-pul-so
"코뿔소는 멸종 위기에 처해 있습니다."
サイ
Transliteration: sai
"サイは絶滅危惧種です。"
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