pachyderm
any of the thick-skinned, nonruminant ungulates, as elephants, hippopotamuses, and rhinoceroses.
an elephant.
a person who is not sensitive to criticism, ridicule, etc.; a thick-skinned person.
Origin of pachyderm
1Other words from pachyderm
- pach·y·der·mal, pach·y·der·mous, pach·y·der·mic, pach·y·der·moid, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for pachyderm
/ (ˈpækɪˌdɜːm) /
any very large thick-skinned mammal, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Origin of pachyderm
1Derived forms of pachyderm
- pachydermatous, adjective
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Scientific definitions for pachyderm
[ păk′ĭ-dûrm′ ]
Any of various large, thick-skinned mammals, such as the elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.
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