noun🔗ShareA 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of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and horse."While the term is outdated in modern zoology, "pachyderms" was once used to describe animals like elephants and rhinoceroses because of their thick skin. "animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn elephant"The zoo's most popular attraction featured the lumbering pachyderms bathing in their muddy pool. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "characterpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomeone who is insensitive.""The boss can be such a pachyderm; he never seems to notice when his employees are struggling." "characterpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
