pachydermous

pach·y·derm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pak-i-durm]
- /ˈpæk ɪˌdɜrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pak-i-durm]
- /ˈpæk ɪˌdɜrm/

Definitions of pachydermous word

noun pachydermous any of the thick-skinned, nonruminant ungulates, as the elephant, hippopotamus, and rhinoceros. 1
noun pachydermous an elephant. 1
noun pachydermous a person who is not sensitive to criticism, ridicule, etc.; a thick-skinned person. 1

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Origin of pachydermous

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < New Latin Pachyderma, assumed singular of Pachydermata (plural) obsolete order name < Greek pachý(s) thick + -dérmata, neuter plural of -dermatos -skinned, adj. derivative of dermat-, stem of dérma skin, derma1

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Parts of speech for Pachydermous

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pachydermous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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