Etymology

calypsis

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Today it means: The act of covering or concealing one’s face, or sexually attractive parts, especially in the presence of someone who is a sexual turn-off (extremely anerotic), or someone who is uncomfortable to be around. Full definition →

Ancient Greek καλύπτω
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromκαλύπτω“cover, conceal”
  2. English todaycalypsis

From Ancient Greek καλύπτω (kalúptō, “cover, conceal”).

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