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pachyderm

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pachyderm /ˈpakɪdəːm /
noun a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.
– DERIVATIVES
pachydermal adjective
pachydermatous /ˌpakɪˈdəːmətəs / adjective
pachydermic adjective
– ORIGIN mid 19th century: from French pachyderme, from Greek pakhudermos, from pakhus thick + derma skin.