pachyderm
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pachy·derm
noun \ˈpa-ki-ˌdərm\Definition of PACHYDERM
: any of various nonruminant mammals (as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin; especially : elephant
See Origin of PACHYDERM
French pachyderme, from Greek pachydermos thick-skinned, from pachys thick + derma skin; akin to Sanskrit bahu dense, much — more at derm-
First Known Use: 1838
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