pyknic

pyknic
/pik"nik/, Psychol.
adj.
1. (of a physical type) having a fat, rounded build or body structure. Cf. asthenic (def. 2), athletic (def. 5).
n.
2. a person of the pyknic type.
[1920-25; < Gk pykn(ós) thick + -IC]

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