adj
callipygian
Callipygian (adj) means Describes someone with a shapely, attractive bottom.
adj
1
Describes someone with a shapely, attractive bottom.
2
Specifically, describing a statue (often of a goddess such as Aphrodite) in a pose that shows off the figure's shapely buttocks.
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Etymology
Formed from Ancient Greek καλλίπυγος (kallípugos) plus -ian; καλλίπυγος itself combines κάλλος (kállos, "beauty") and πυγή (pugḗ, "buttocks").
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What is the meaning of callipygian?
"callipygian" (adj) means describes someone with a shapely, attractive bottom.
What is another word for callipygian?
Other words for "callipygian" include callipygous.
What are the different meanings of callipygian?
"callipygian" has 2 main meanings: 1. Describes someone with a shapely, attractive bottom; 2. Specifically, describing a statue (often of a goddess such as Aphrodite) in a pose that shows off the figure's shapely buttocks.
