CALLISTHENICS


Meaning of CALLISTHENICS in English

( BrE ) ( NAmE cal·is·then·ics ) / ˌkælɪsˈθenɪks; NAmE / noun

[ U+sing./pl. v . ] physical exercises intended to develop a strong and attractive body

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WORD ORIGIN

early 19th cent.: from Greek kallos beauty + sthenos strength + -ics .

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