aceratherium
|a-ce-ra-the-ri-um|
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/ˌæsəˈræθɪriəm/
hornless rhinoceros
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aceratherium' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akeratos' meaning 'without horn' and 'therion' meaning 'beast'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'aceratherium' was coined in the 19th century to describe hornless rhinoceroses.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any hornless rhinoceros, but it has since been used specifically for the extinct genus.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aceratherium is an extinct genus of rhinoceros that lived during the Miocene epoch.
The fossil remains of Aceratherium have been found in various parts of Europe and Asia.
Last updated: 2025/04/17 14:06