pachons

/ˈpætʃɒnz/

Definitions

1. noun

a pachón is an old term for a type of rabbit, specifically the European rabbit. It is also an obsolete term for a pachyderm or large mammal such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.

“The medieval bestiary described the pachons as ferocious and powerful creatures.”

Synonyms

  • pachyderm
  • rabbit

Antonyms

  • pet
  • small mammal