callipygian

[ kal-uh-pij-ee-uhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

having well-shaped buttocks.

callipygian

/ ˌkælɪˈpaɪɡəs; ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒɪən /

adjective

having beautifully shaped buttocks

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Word History and Origins

Origin of callipygian¹

1640–50; < Greek kallipýg ( os ) with beautiful buttocks; referring to a statue of Aphrodite ( kalli- calli- + pyg ( ḗ ) rump + -os adj. suffix) + -ian

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Word History and Origins

Origin of callipygian¹

C19: from Greek kallipugos, epithet of a statue of Aphrodite, from calli- + pugē buttocks

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