peplum

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Definition of peplum in English English dictionary

A veil

A peplos, an Ancient Greek garment formed of a tubular piece of cloth, which is folded back upon itself halfway down, until the top of the tube is worn around the waist, and the bottom covers the legs down to the ankles; the open top is then worn over the shoulders, and draped, in folds, down to the waist; compare the Roman palla

a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist

A peplos

a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse

Hence: An overskirt hanging like an ancient peplos; also, a short fitted skirt attached to a waist or coat

Hyphenation

pep·lum

Etymology

[ -pl&m ] (noun.) 1866. Latin, from Greek peplon peplos.