Definition of pachyderm Pachyderm

pach•y•derm

We found 8 definitions of pachyderm from 4 different sources.

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What does pachyderm mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: pachyderms

pachyderm - any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant; rhinoceros; hippopotamus
  eutherian, eutherian mammal, placental, placental mammal mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials
  elephant five-toed pachyderm
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • pachyderm (Noun)
    Someone or something with thick skin. It is used for animals such as an elephant or a hippopotamus.
  • pachyderm (Noun)
    A member of the obsolete taxonomic group Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and horse.
  • pachyderm (Noun)
    An elephant.
  • pachyderm (Noun)
    A person that is not affected by does not care about what others say about him or her.
  • pachyderm (Noun)
    Someone who is insensitive.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • pachyderm (n.)
    One of the Pachydermata.

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