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pachyderm

The correct spelling is pachyderm.

How to pronounce pachyderm

noun

IPA: /ˈpæk.ɪˌdɜː(ɹ)m/

Say it like: Pac-hyd-erm

The correct spelling is pachyderm. A member of the obsolete taxonomic order Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and horse.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A member of the obsolete taxonomic order Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and horse.
  2. 2.An elephant
  3. 3.A person with thick skin; someone who is not affected by or does not care what others say about him or her.
  4. 4.Someone who is insensitive.

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