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pilates
/pɪˈlɑˌtis/
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What does pilates mean?
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Pilates.
- A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates.
- Any of various systems modified from that original version, especially in the decades since this name became genericized.
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IPA pronunciation
/pɪˈlɑˌtis/
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Nay, all of you that stand and look upon me Whilst that my wretchedness doth bait myself, Though some of you, with Pilate, wash your hands, Showing an outward pity, yet you Pilates Have here delivered me to my sour cross, And water cannot wash away your sin.