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pachydermic

/ˌpæk.ɪˈdɜːr.mɪk/

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adjective

/ˌpæk.ɪˈdɜːr.mɪk/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее толстокожий или нечувствительный, буквально относящийся к толстокожему животному (например, слону или носорогу) или напоминающий его.

An obsolete adjective meaning thick-skinned or insensitive, literally relating to or resembling a pachyderm (a thick-skinned animal like an elephant or rhinoceros).

  1. Relating to thick-skinned animalsC2formal

    Of or relating to or characteristic of pachyderms, such as elephants, rhinoceroses, or hippopotamuses.

    ruТолстокожий

    • The pachydermic features of the elephant are unmistakable.
    • The zoo's pachydermic exhibit includes both elephants and rhinos.
    • Pachydermic skin is notably thick and tough.

    Synonymspachydermalpachydermatous

Forms
  • more pachydermic comparative form
  • most pachydermic superlative form