gymnopaedia

noun

gym·​no·​pae·​dia
variants or gymnopedia
-ˈpēdēə
plural -s
: a choral dance of religious origin performed by naked youths at ancient Greek festivals
gymnopaedic
¦⸗⸗¦pēdik
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek gymnopaidia, from gymno- gymn- + paidia childish play, amusement, game (from paizein to play, sport, from paid-, pais child)

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“Gymnopaedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gymnopaedia. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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