rhinos
n. plural-only A2 Elementary US //ˈɹaɪˌnoʊz// UK //ɹˈaɪnəʊz// rhi·nos
n. large, heavy animals from Africa and Asia with thick skin and one or two horns on their noses.
n. plural form of rhinoceros; refers to any of several species of large, thick-skinned perissodactyl mammals characterized by one or two upright horns on the snout.
The rhinos spend most of their day resting in the shade.
Wildlife rangers work around the clock to protect the rhinos from illegal hunters in the national park.
Conservation efforts have seen a modest recovery in certain populations, though rhinos remain critically endangered due to habitat loss and the persistent black market demand for their horns.
Usage
The shortened form 'rhinos' is common in both speech and writing; the full form 'rhinoceroses' is more formal.