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peplum

[ pep-luhm ]

noun

plural peplums, pepla
  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.


peplum

/ ˈ±èÉ›±è±ôÉ™³¾ /

noun

  1. a flared ruffle attached to the waist of a jacket, bodice, etc
  2. a variant of peplos
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of peplum1

1670–80; < Latin < Greek *±èé±è±ô´Ç²Ô (neuter; only plural ±èé±è±ô²¹ occurs). See peplos
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of peplum1

C17: from Latin: full upper garment, from Greek peplos shawl
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And best actress nominee Emma Stone turned up in pale mint green, in a gown with a peplum so flippy she probably could have concealed snacks under it.

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Emma Stone went for a soft pastel strapless look in mint with a wide peplum at the waist.

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This allowed Abe to surreally shrink proportions and create innovative silhouettes, visible in generous peplums, pants and skirts, and intricate folds within knitwear.

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Spain’s Queen Letizia also opted for pink, sporting a skirt suit with peplum frills, matching heels, and a large stylish hat.

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Gordon delivered a multitude of looks that ranged from embroidered hot pink mini dresses to oversized color-blocked dresses with big peplums and chunky belts.

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