callipygian

English

/ˌkæ.ləˈpɪ.dʒi.ən/, /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒi.ən/

adj

Definitions

Having beautifully shaped buttocks.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek καλλίπυγος.

Origin

Ancient Greek

καλλίπυγος

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

callipyge French
καλλίπυγος Ancient Greek
κᾰ́λλος Ancient Greek
πῡγή Ancient Greek
καλλίπυγος Greek (modern)