Meaning of peplum in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɛpləm/

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  1. Noun

    peplum

    Etymology

    late 17th century: via Latin from Greek peplos

    Definitions

    1. a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse
  2. 2. a garment worn by women in ancient Greece

    Examples

    • « cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist »

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