Lapith

English

Etymology

Borrowing of Ancient Greek Λαπίθης (Lapíthēs).

Noun

Lapith

1. One of a semi-legendary, semi-historical race of Thessaly.
   • 1978, Peter Porter, from 'Piero di Cosimo on the Shoalhaven' in The Cost of Seriousness

     On a rock orchid, the roundness and gloze / Of a lapith's bum!