ɪˈdɜr adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of pachyderms.
2.
thick-skinned; insensitive: a pachydermatous indifference to insults.
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pachyderm (ˈpækɪˌdɜːm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| any very large thick-skinned mammal, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus | |
| [C19: from French pachyderme, from Greek pakhudermos thick-skinned, from pakhus thick + derma skin] | |
| pachy'dermatous | |
| —adj | |
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Pachydermatous
is always a great word to know.
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