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Idiom: Pachyderm

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pachyderm

Meanings

From French pachyderme, equivalent to pachy- (“thick”) +‎ -derm (“skin”).

A member of the obsolete taxonomic order Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and tapir.

An elephant

A person with thick skin; someone who is not affected by or does not care what others say about him or her.

Someone who is insensitive.

Example Sentences

1
The room was silent as the pachyderm wandered through the zoo.
2
Her dislike for pachyderms was evident throughout the conversation.
3
The circus showcased a magnificent pachyderm performance.
4
The pachyderm's enormous size made it an impressive sight to behold.
5
The pachyderm gracefully moved its trunk to pick up a peanut.

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