Definitions for peplum

peplum pep·lum

Spelling: [pep-luh m]
IPA: /ˈpɛp ləm/

Peplum is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 62 anagrams from letters in peplum (elmppu).

Definitions for peplum

noun

  1. a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips.
  2. a short skirt attached to a bodice or jacket.
  3. Obsolete. a peplos.

Origin of peplum

1670-80; Latin Greek *péplon (neuter; only plural pépla occurs). See peplos

Examples for peplum

The antique Greek peplum of soft white wool fell in long folds, cinctured high under the breast.

And she detached the cameo which fastened the peplum upon her shoulder.

If I have said little about Mr. peplum, it is because Mr. peplum seemed to have very little to do with it.

His wife has a veil (peplum) almost like that which Greek women have.

For an instant he was bending over sandals, caressing a peplum's hem.

She was dressed in a black tunic of her own invention, a combination of the Greek peplum and the Japanese kimono.

peplum, pep′lum, n. an upper robe worn by women in ancient Greece.

They would buy a new dress and peplum, go to see Selene, and then be carried to the prefect's.

They were clad in a rough, dark-colored tunic, something like the peplum or chiton of the ancient Greeks.

The noble and simple lines of the peplum restored her resemblance to some ancient Athenian vestal.

Word Value for peplum
Scrable

12

Words with friends

17

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