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peplum (iou)



peplum noun. L17.
[Latin, formed as PEPLOS.]
= PEPLOS. L17.
Formerly, a kind of overskirt, in supposed imitation of the ancient peplum. Now also, a usu. short flounce on a jacket, blouse, or tunic, hanging from the waist over a skirt; a jacket etc. incorporating this. M19.
peplumed adjective (of a garment) made with a peplum L20.