maximus

British

/ ˈmæksɪməs /

noun

Leisure:Bell-ringing a method rung on twelve bells

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Etymology

Origin of maximus

from Latin: superlative of magnus great

Example Sentences

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It’s the least visible part of my body, yet I’ve had good reason lately to obsess about my gluteus maximus, my derrière, my whole imperfect situation back there.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

So if you still have hope, get your soft, wide gluteus maximus off the couch, get informed and go vote.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2022

Instead, Davis has a bruise on his gluteus maximus, the main muscle that makes up the buttocks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2020

Another friend volunteers but sustains a pre-ride injury in the neighborhood of the gluteus maximus.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2016

Compared to Neptune’s toolshed, Jupiter’s temple was definitely optimus and maximus.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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