PACHYDERM


Meaning of PACHYDERM in English

[ 'pakɪdə:m ]

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

Derivatives

~al adjective

~atous adjective

Origin

C19: from Fr. ~e , from Gk pakhudermos , from pakhus 'thick' + derma 'skin'.

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