callipygian

Also ��·��·��·��ǳܲ�

[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 �첹��ý�� ( 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- + ��ܲ�ŧ buttocks

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Example Sentences

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Perhaps random snapshots of callipygian Corgis do not a business model make; news as we know it is safe.

From

Callippus callistemon

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