Meaning of the word pachyderm in English
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pachyderm
US /ˈpæk.ə.dɝːm/
UK /ˈpæk.ə.dɝːm/
Noun
1.
a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.
Example:
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The zoo's newest attraction is a baby pachyderm, a tiny elephant calf.
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Rhinoceroses and hippopotamuses are also classified as pachyderms.
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