rhinocerical

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/ˌɹaɪnəʊˈsɛɹɪkəl/

adjective

Resembling or relating to the rhinoceros or its horn.

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Meanings

adjectiverhinocerical (comparative more rhinocerical, superlative most rhinocerical)

comparative more rhinocerical · superlative most rhinocerical · alternative rhinoceral · alternative rhinocerial

  1. Resembling or relating to the rhinoceros or its horn.

    These gentlemen were formerly marked out and distinguished by the little rhinocerical nose, which was always looked upon as an instrument of derision, and which they were used to cock, toss, or draw up in a contemptuous manner […]

    1709, Joseph Addison, The Tatler
  2. obsoleteslangRich; abounding in "rhino" or money.

    Thou shalt be Rhinocerical, my lad, thou shalt.

    1688, Thomas Shadwell, The Squire of Alsatia

Origin

From rhinoceros + -ical.

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APA

rhinocerical. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rhinocerical

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Chicago

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