Definition of Peplus

1. Noun. A garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist.

Exact synonyms: Peplos, Peplum
Generic synonyms: Garment

Definition of Peplus

1. n. An upper garment worn by Grecian and Roman women.

Definition of Peplus

1. peplos [n -ES] - See also: peplos

Medical Definition of Peplus

1. 1. An upper garment worn by Grecian and Roman women. 2. A kind of kerchief formerly worn by Englishwomen. Origin: L, fr. Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peplus

pepful
PepF oligopeptidase
pepino
pepinos
pepla
peplis
peplomer
peplomycin
peplos
peplos
peploses
peplum
peplumed
peplums
peplus (current term)
peplus (current term)
pepluses
pepo
pepo
peponida
peponidas
peponium
peponiums
pepos
pepped
pepper
pepper
pepper-and-salt
pepperbox
pepperboxes

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