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CALLIPYGOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does callipygous mean?
• CALLIPYGOUS (adjective)
The adjective CALLIPYGOUS has 1 sense:
1. pertaining to or having finely developed buttocks
Familiarity information: CALLIPYGOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Pertaining to or having finely developed buttocks
Synonyms:
callipygian; callipygous
Context example:
the quest for the callipygian ideal
Similar:
shapely (having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape)
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