Pachyderm: meaning, definitions and examples
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pachyderm
[ ˈpækɪˌdɜːrm ]
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
Word origin
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.