callipygian
[ kal-uh-pij-ee-uhn ]
/ ˌkæl əˈpɪdʒ i ən /
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adjective
having well-shaped buttocks.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also cal·li·py·gous [kal-uh-pahy-guhs]. /ˌkæl əˈpaɪ gəs/.
Words nearby callipygian
calliper, calliper rule, Calliphora, Callippic cycle, Callippus, callipygian, callistemon, Callisthenes, callisthenics, Callisto, Callistus I
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British Dictionary definitions for callipygian
callipygian
callipygous (ˌkælɪˈpaɪɡəs)
/ (ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒɪən) /
adjective
having beautifully shaped buttocks
Word Origin for callipygian
C19: from Greek kallipugos, epithet of a statue of Aphrodite, from calli- + pugē buttocks
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