Peplum Definition

pĕpləm
pepla, peplums
noun
peplums

Peplos.

Webster's New World
A flounce or short, flared flap attached at the waist of a dress, blouse, coat, etc. and extending around the hips.
Webster's New World

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.

Wiktionary

A veil.

Wiktionary

A genre of Italian film featuring historical or biblical epics.

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Other Word Forms of Peplum

Noun

Singular:
peplum
Plural:
pepla, peplums

Origin of Peplum

  • Latin robe of state from Greek peplon neuter of peplos peplos

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Peplum Sentence Examples

  • Consider the store's selection of upscale clothing if you're seeking dressy items, such as evening dresses, jacket dresses, elegant peplum jackets, lacy skirts and more.

  • Danning, Ferrigno and Harris worked together on another latter-day peplum for Cannon - Luigi Cozzi's Hercules, shot the same year.

  • A peplum hanging from that waist is perfect for hiding any tummy bulge and creating a more alluring silhouette.

  • As mentioned above, the vintage style of a fitted waist with a peplum is very flattering to the plus size figure.

  • A lot of women favor tailored jackets with a nipped waist and a bit of a peplum - so flattering to most hips.

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Words Starting With

PPEPEP

Words Ending With

MUMLUM

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Words Starting With P and Ending With M

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With P6 Letter Words Ending With M