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pulchritude

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌlkrɪtjuːd/

Definition of pulchritude

noun

[mass noun] literary
  • beauty: the irresistible pulchritude of her friend

Derivatives

pulchritudinous

Pronunciation: /-ˈtjuːdɪnəs/

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin pulchritudo, from pulcher, pulchr- 'beautiful'

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Definition of pulchritude in the US English dictionary

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