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- [rahy-nos-er-uh s beet-l]
- /raɪˈnɒs ər əs ˈbit l/
- /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs ˈbiː.tl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahy-nos-er-uh s beet-l]
- /raɪˈnɒs ər əs ˈbit l/
Definitions of rhinoceros beetle words
- noun rhinoceros beetle any of several scarabaeid beetles, especially of the genus Dynastes, which comprises the largest beetles, characterized by one or more horns on the head and prothorax. 1
- noun rhinoceros beetle any of various scarabaeid beetles having one or more horns on the head, esp Oryctes rhinoceros, a serious pest on coconut plantations 0
- noun rhinoceros beetle any of several medium to very large, dark-colored, tropical scarab beetles: so called because of a hornlike projection on the head of the male 0
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Origin of rhinoceros beetle
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85
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Parts of speech for Rhinoceros beetle
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rhinoceros beetle popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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