word
Callipygian
kal-ih-PIJ-ee-un
/ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒiən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
callipygian
Dictionary meaning
Having shapely, well-proportioned buttocks.
Examples
- The statue was famously callipygian.
Pronunciation tips
- From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) + 'pyge' (buttocks).
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