neushoorn

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From neus (nose) +‎ hoorn (horn), a calque of Ancient Greek ῥινόκερως (rhinókerōs).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnøːsˌɦoːr(ə)n/
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  • Hyphenation: neus‧hoorn

Noun

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neushoorn m (plural neushoorns, diminutive neushoorntje n)

  1. rhinoceros, mammal of the family Rhinocerotidae
    Synonyms: renoster, rinoceros

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: neushoring