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peplum

 
Dictionary: pep·lum   (pĕp'ləm) pronunciation
 
n., pl. -lums.
  1. A short overskirt or ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket, blouse, or dress.
  2. See peplos.

[Latin, robe of state, from Greek peplon, neuter of peplos, peplos.]

peplumed pep'lumed adj.
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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse

Meaning #2: a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist
  Synonyms: peplos, peplus


 
 
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