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Definition of Pachyderm
1. Noun. Any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant; rhinoceros; hippopotamus.
Specialized synonyms: Elephant
Terms within: Thick Skin
Derivative terms: Pachydermal, Pachydermatous, Pachydermic, Pachydermous
Definition of Pachyderm
1. n. One of the Pachydermata.
Definition of Pachyderm
1. Noun. Someone (or something) with thick skin. It is used for animals such as an elephant or a hippopotamus. ¹
2. Noun. (zoology) A member of the obsolete taxonomic group ''Pachydermata'', grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and horse. ¹
3. Noun. (informal) An elephant ¹
4. Noun. (idiomatic) A person that is not affected by (does not care about) what others say about him or her. ¹
5. Noun. (idiomatic) Someone who is insensitive. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pachyderm
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Medical Definition of Pachyderm
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