Meaning & use
pachyderm
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A very large, thick-skinned mammal, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.
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The zoo's pachyderm exhibit features elephants and rhinos side by side.
Pachyderms like elephants are known for their intelligence and strong social bonds.
A note on using this word
An older zoological classification no longer used in modern taxonomy, but still common informally.
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