maximus
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of maximus
from Latin: superlative of magnus great
Example Sentences
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Vital for optimal movement and athletic performance, the gluteus maximus is the largest, most powerful muscle in the human body.
From Slate • Apr. 8, 2023
So if you still have hope, get your soft, wide gluteus maximus off the couch, get informed and go vote.
From Salon • Oct. 20, 2022
He has missed five games with what the Lakers have called a bruised gluteus maximus.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2020
About calves, hamstrings, Achilles, knees and weak glutes — they’re the three muscles in the buttocks: gluteus maximus, medius and minimus.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2019
Compared to Neptune’s toolshed, Jupiter’s temple was definitely optimus and maximus.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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