pyknic
[ pik-nik ]
adjective
(of a physical type) having a fat, rounded build or body structure.: Compare asthenic (def. 2), athletic (def. 5).
noun
a person of the pyknic type.
Origin of pyknic
1Words Nearby pyknic
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British Dictionary definitions for pyknic
pyknic
/ (ˈpɪknɪk) /
adjective
(of a physical type) characterized by a broad squat fleshy physique with a large chest and abdomen
Origin of pyknic
1C20: from Greek puknos thick
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