rhinocerical
/ˌɹaɪnəʊˈsɛɹɪkəl/
rhinocerical adjective: resembling or relating to the rhinoceros or its horn.
Adjective
rhinocerical (comparative more rhinocerical, superlative most rhinocerical)
- 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
- Rich; abounding in "rhino" or money.
- Thou shalt be Rhinocerical, my lad, thou shalt.1688, Thomas Shadwell, The Squire of Alsatia
Forms of rhinocerical
| comparative | more rhinocerical |
|---|---|
| superlative | most rhinocerical |
| alternative form | rhinoceral |
| alternative form | rhinocerial |
Origin of rhinocerical
From rhinoceros + -ical.
Questions about rhinocerical
- What does rhinocerical mean?
- Rhinocerical means resembling or relating to the rhinoceros or its horn.
- What part of speech is rhinocerical?
- Rhinocerical is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce rhinocerical?
- Rhinocerical is pronounced /ˌɹaɪnəʊˈsɛɹɪkəl/.
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