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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