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callipygian

adjective cal·li·pyg·ian \ˌka-lə-ˈpi-j(ē-)ən\

Definition of CALLIPYGIAN

:  having shapely buttocks

Variants of CALLIPYGIAN

cal·li·pyg·ian also cal·li·py·gous \-ˈpī-gəs\
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Origin of CALLIPYGIAN

Greek kallipygos, from kalli- + pygē buttocks
First Known Use: circa 1800

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