gymnopaedic

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adjective

Having young that are featherless when hatched.

OriginAncient Greek γυμνός →
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Meanings

adjectivegymnopaedic (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiologyHaving young that are featherless when hatched.
  2. not comparableAncient GreeceOf or relating to the Gymnopaedia (a Spartan festival)

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekγυμνός“naked”
  2. Englishgymnopaedic

Ancient Greek From Ancient Greek γυμνός (gumnós, “naked”) + a child.

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APA

gymnopaedic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gymnopaedic

MLA

“gymnopaedic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gymnopaedic. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gymnopaedic,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gymnopaedic.

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