Pachyderm: meaning, definitions and examples

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pachyderm

 

[ ˈpækɪˌdɜːrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

large animal

A pachyderm is a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus. These animals are known for their size and strength, as well as their herbivorous diet.

Synonyms

large mammal, thick-skinned animal

Examples of usage

  • The pachyderm trumpeted loudly in the jungle.
  • Tourists were amazed by the sight of the massive pachyderm at the zoo.
  • The zookeeper fed the pachyderm a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Translations

Translations of the word "pachyderm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paquiderme

🇮🇳 मोटी चमड़ी वाला जानवर

🇩🇪 Dickhäuter

🇮🇩 paquiderm

🇺🇦 товстошкірий

🇵🇱 pachyderm

🇯🇵 厚皮動物 (こうひどうぶつ)

🇫🇷 pachyderme

🇪🇸 paquidermo

🇹🇷 pachyderm

🇰🇷 후피동물

🇸🇦 حيوان سميك الجلد

🇨🇿 tlustokožec

🇸🇰 pachyderm

🇨🇳 厚皮动物 (hòu pí dòng wù)

🇸🇮 pachyderm

🇮🇸 þykkskinn

🇰🇿 қалың терілі жануар

🇬🇪 სქელკანიანი ცხოველი

🇦🇿 qalın dərili heyvan

🇲🇽 paquidermo

Etymology

The word 'pachyderm' originated from the Greek words 'pachus' meaning thick and 'derma' meaning skin. It was first used in the mid 19th century to describe large, thick-skinned mammals. Pachyderms have long been a source of fascination and awe due to their impressive size and unique features.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,065, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.