| pachyderm definition | A large thick-skinned mammal, especially an elephant, rhinoceros or hippopotamus |
| pachyderm synonyms | elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, mammoth, mastodon |
| pachyderm usage | The horses and camels and donkeys, terrorized by the trumpeting of the pachyderm, kicked and pulled at their tethers. (source: Edgar Rice Burroughs in 'The Son of Tarzan') The official New Light of Myanmar newspaper said Saturday that the elephant, captured Thursday in western Rakhine state, is a source of national pride. The paper said the pachyderm is estimated to be 18 years old and is the fifth white elephant captured since 2001. (source: Voice of America newscast) Efforts to protect elephants in eastern India are getting a boost after several of the large animals have died by coming in contact with human activity and infrastructure. Now, preventative measures are being taken to preserve the pachyderm population in the region. (source: Voice of America newscast) |
