Definitions for pachyderm
ˈpæk ɪˌdɜrmpachy·derm

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1. pachyderm(noun)

   any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant; rhinoceros; hippopotamus

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1. pachyderm(Noun)

   Someone (or something) with thick skin. It is used for animals such as an elephant or a hippopotamus.

   Etymology: pachy- + derma, from (pachydermos), from (pachys), (thick) + (derma), skin

2. 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.

   Etymology: pachy- + derma, from (pachydermos), from (pachys), (thick) + (derma), skin

3. pachyderm(Noun)

   An elephant

   Etymology: pachy- + derma, from (pachydermos), from (pachys), (thick) + (derma), skin

4. pachyderm(Noun)

   A person that is not affected by (does not care about) what others say about him or her.

   Etymology: pachy- + derma, from (pachydermos), from (pachys), (thick) + (derma), skin

5. pachyderm(Noun)

   Someone who is insensitive.

   Etymology: pachy- + derma, from (pachydermos), from (pachys), (thick) + (derma), skin

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Pachyderm(noun)

   one of the Pachydermata

   Etymology: [Cf. F. pachyderme.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pachyderm in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pachyderm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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