Pulchritude definition

pŭlkrĭ-to͝od, -tyo͝od
Great physical beauty and appeal.
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Physical beauty.
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Pulchritude is defined as physical beauty.

An example of pulchritude is a gorgeous woman.

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Physical beauty.
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Origin of pulchritude

  • Middle English pulcritude from Latin pulchritūdō from pulcher pulchr- beautiful

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Middle English pulcritude, from Latin pulchritÅ«dō, from pulcher (“beautiful").

    From Wiktionary