Gymnopaedia

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γυμνοπαιδίαι (gumnopaidíai), a plural form whose singular is from γυμνός (gumnós, “naked”) +‎ παιδεία (paideía, “youth”).

Proper noun

Gymnopaedia

1. An annual celebration in ancient Sparta, during which naked young men displayed their athletic and martial skills through dancing.

Alternative forms

• Gymnopaediae
• Gymnopaidiai