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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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

Jamilah recommends The DB Method, if you are looking to maximize your gluteus maximus.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2020

He has missed five games with what the Lakers have called a bruised gluteus maximus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2020

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

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2016

By the time he slashed, Hazel had ducked between his legs and jabbed her Imperial gold blade into his gluteus maximus.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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