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- [stee-at-uh-pahy-jee-uh, stee-uh-tuh-]
- /stiˌæt əˈpaɪ dʒi ə, ˌsti ə tə-/
- /stˈiːtəpˌɪdʒə/
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- [stee-at-uh-pahy-jee-uh, stee-uh-tuh-]
- /stiˌæt əˈpaɪ dʒi ə, ˌsti ə tə-/
Definitions of steatopygia word
- noun steatopygia extreme accumulation of fat on and about the buttocks, especially of women. 1
- noun steatopygia excessive fatness of the buttocks 0
- noun steatopygia the condition of having a heavy deposit of fat in the buttocks or thighs, as in some Hottentot women 0
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Origin of steatopygia
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; steato- + Greek pȳg(ḗ) buttocks + -ia -ia
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Parts of speech for Steatopygia
noun
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determiner
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steatopygia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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