callipygian

American

[kal-uh-pij-ee-uhn] / ˌkæl əˈpɪdʒ i ən /

Also callipygous

adjective

having well-shaped buttocks.

callipygian British

/ ˌkælɪˈpaɪɡəs, ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒɪən /

adjective

having beautifully shaped buttocks

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Etymology

Origin of callipygian

1640–50; < Greek kallipýg ( os ) with beautiful buttocks; referring to a statue of Aphrodite ( kalli- calli- + pyg ( ḗ ) rump + -os adj. suffix) + -ian

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