calisthenics

English

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek κάλλος (kállos, “beauty”) + σθένος (sthénos, “strength”).

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/

Noun

calisthenics pl (plural only)

  1. (in the plural) Gymnastic exercises, especially morning exercises, done to keep one's body healthy.
  2. (in the singular) A system of such exercises.

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