See Also: peplum(dictionary)

prejudiced (oh) and peplum (iou)


prejudiced (oh)



having an unreasonable dislike of someone or something, especially a dislike of a group of people who belong to a different race, sex, or Religion - used to show disapproval
::Some officers were racially prejudiced .
::an intolerant and prejudiced man
prejudiced against
::The early Christian church was prejudiced against the Jews.
::Environmentalists are prejudiced against the dam.
seriously affected by a bad situation
::The council must provide housing for young people whose welfare is seriously prejudiced.

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.