CALLIPYGIAN


Meaning of CALLIPYGIAN in English

[ ˌkalɪ'pɪdʒɪən ]

(also callipygean )

■ adjective rare having well-shaped buttocks.

Derivatives

callipygous ˌkalɪ'pɪdʒəs adjective

Origin

C18: from Gk kallipūgos , from kallos 'beauty' + pūgē 'buttocks', + -ian .

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