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A game adopted from the Indian game, using disks, as of pasteboard, and dice. [U. S. & Eng.]

An instrument for measuring thickness, as of the glass of a mirror, or of paper; a pachymeter.

A substance resembling gutta-percha, and used to adulterate it, obtained from the East Indian tree Isonandra acuminata.

because, though originally devised in New Zealand, it was first practically introduced in Pachuca, Mexico.

A combining form meaning thick; as, pachyderm, pachydactyl.

Having the pericarp thick.

A bird or other animal having thick toes.

Having thick toes.

One of the Pachydermata.

Of or relating to the pachyderms; as, pachydermal dentition.

A group of hoofed mammals distinguished for the thickness of their skins, including the elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, tapir, horse, and hog. It is now considered an artificial group.

Thick-skinned; not sensitive to ridicule.

Related to the pachyderms.

Having a thick tongue; --applied to a group of lizards (Pachyglossæ), including the iguanas and agamas.

Inflammation of the dura mater or outer membrane of the brain.

Same as Pachometer.

One of a family of bats, including those which have thick external ears.

Capable of being pacified or appeased; placable.

r restore peace; of a peaceful character; not warlike; not quarrelsome; conciliatory; as, pacific words or acts; a pacific nature or condition.

Placable. [R.] Bp. Hall.