peplum

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(pep′ləm)

noun pl. peplums or pepla

  1. peplos
  2. a flounce or short, flared flap attached at the waist of a dress, blouse, coat, etc. and extending around the hips

Origin: L < Gr peplos: see peplos

See peplum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. pep·lums
  1. A short overskirt or ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket, blouse, or dress.
  2. See peplos.

Origin:

Origin: Latin, robe of state

Origin: , from Greek peplon

Origin: , neuter of peplos, peplos

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Related Forms:

  • pepˈlumed adjective

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