A
Anonymous
Guest
What is the plural of rhinoceros?
- Status
- Joined
- Nov 13, 2002
- Member Type
- Native Language
- British English
- Home Country
- UK
- Current Location
- Japan
The American Heritage Dictionary also suggests leaving the word unchanged, but I haven't ever heard it:
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=rhinoceros
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=rhinoceros
MikeNewYork
VIP Member
- Joined
- Nov 13, 2002
- Member Type
- Academic
- Native Language
- American English
- Home Country
- United States
- Current Location
- United States
astempel said:
The plural usually forms with an "es". It is important that one doesn't fall into the "rhinoceri" trap. :shock:
- Status