callipygian

callipygian
/kal'euh pij"ee euhn/, adj.
having well-shaped buttocks.
Also, callipygous /kal'euh puy"geuhs/.
[1640-50; < Gk kallipýg(os) with beautiful buttocks; referring to a statue of Aphrodite (kalli- CALLI- + pyg(é) rump + -os adj. suffix) + -IAN]

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  • callipygian — [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 …   English new terms dictionary

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