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rhinocerical en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˌɹaɪnəʊˈsɛɹɪkəl/

Etymology

From rhinoceros + -ical.

Meanings

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. (obsolete, slang) Rich; abounding in "rhino" or money.
   • Thou shalt be Rhinocerical, my lad, thou shalt. 1688, Thomas Shadwell, The Squire of Alsatia:

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