CALLISTHENIC
\kˌalɪsθˈɛnɪk], \kˌalɪsθˈɛnɪk], \k_ˌa_l_ɪ_s_θ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_k]\
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Suitable for producing strength with beauty (esp. of girls\' gymnastics). Hence callisthenics n. [Greek]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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