pachyderm - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
pachyderm
Definition (noun) any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant; rhinoceros; hippopotamus
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for pachyderm
derm means skin(dermatologist is a skin specialist) and eg for pachderm animals are elephants,hippopotomus,etc ..the word pachy sounds like pack.. so the skin is so packed that is becomes thick.. thus pachyderm is thick-skinned
PAKKI(strong)+derm(skin)
Pachy(Paanch,5) + Derm(Skin)...Five layers of Skin...thick skinned
Packed derm(skin)...hence thick skinned animals.
pachy a greek root means thick + dermwich means skin
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