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pachyderm

Pronunciation: /ˈpakɪdəːm/

Definition of pachyderm

noun

  • a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.

Derivatives

pachydermal

adjective

pachydermatous

Pronunciation: /ˌpakɪˈdəːmətəs/

adjective

pachydermic

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French pachyderme, from Greek pakhudermos, from pakhus 'thick' + derma 'skin'

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