noun🔗ShareDickhäuterA member of the obsolete taxonomic order Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and horse."While the term is outdated in modern zoology, "pachyderms" was once used to describe animals like elephants and rhinoceroses because of their thick skin. "Obwohl der Begriff in der modernen Zoologie veraltet ist, wurde „Dickhäuter“ einst verwendet, um Tiere wie Elefanten und Nashörner aufgrund ihrer dicken Haut zu beschreiben.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin ElefantAn elephant"The zoo's most popular attraction featured the lumbering pachyderms bathing in their muddy pool. "Die beliebteste Attraktion des Zoos waren die schwerfälligen Elefanten, die in ihrem schlammigen Pool badeten.animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDickhäuter, unempfindliche PersonA person with thick skin; someone who is not affected by or does not care what others say about him or her."Even after years of harsh criticism from his manager, John remained unbothered; truly, he was a pachyderm. "Selbst nach Jahren harter Kritik von seinem Manager blieb John unbeeindruckt; er war wahrlich ein Dickhäuter.characterpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUnempfindliche Person, DickhäuterSomeone who is insensitive.""The boss can be such a pachyderm; he never seems to notice when his employees are struggling." "Der Chef kann so ein Unempfindlicher sein; er scheint nie zu bemerken, wenn seine Angestellten zu kämpfen haben.characterpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading