单词 | rhinocerotoid |
释义 | rhinocerotoid/rʌɪˈnɒs(ə)rətɔɪd/Zoology and Palaeontology noun An animal resembling a rhinoceros; specifically a mammal of the superfamily Rhinocerotoidea, which comprises the rhinoceroses and related extinct forms. adjective Of or relating to the superfamily Rhinocerotoidea. OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From classical Latin rhīnocerōt-, rhīnocerōs rhinoceros + -oid. In later specifically use after scientific Latin Rhinocerotoidea. |
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