Multiple choice general knowledge

The rhinoceros gets its name from a combination of two Greek words - 'rinos' and 'keras'. What do they mean?

  1. Tough and stout

  2. Horn and horse

  3. Speed and calm

  4. Horn and nose
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Greek word 'rinos' means nose and 'keras' means horn, so rhinoceros literally means 'nose horn'. This describes the animal's distinctive horn on its snout. Options A, B, and C are incorrect meanings.

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