Rhinocerical
//ˌɹaɪnəʊˈsɛɹɪkəl// adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 […]"
- 2 Rich; abounding in "rhino" or money. obsolete, slang
"Thou shalt be Rhinocerical, my lad, thou shalt."
Example
More examples"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 […]"
Etymology
From rhinoceros + -ical.
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