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How do you say "rhino" in Greek?
ο ρινόκερος
o rinokeros
In Greek, "rhino" is ο ρινόκερος.
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Pronunciation
Say ree-NOH-ker-os with stress on the second syllable, from Greek words meaning nose-horn.
Writing and usage
Uses rho (ρ), iota (ι), nu (ν), with an accent on the middle omicron.
Example sentence
Ο ρινόκερος έχει ένα μεγάλο κέρας.
The rhino has a large horn.
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How to remember ο ρινόκερος
Rhino comes from Greek: rhino for nose and keratos for horn, describing the animal perfectly.
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Questions about ο ρινόκερος
How do you say "rhino" in Greek?
In Greek, "rhino" is ο ρινόκερος. It is a noun.
How is ο ρινόκερος written in Greek?
Uses rho (ρ), iota (ι), nu (ν), with an accent on the middle omicron.
How is ο ρινόκερος used in a sentence?
Use ο ρινόκερος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο ρινόκερος έχει ένα μεγάλο κέρας. (The rhino has a large horn.).
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