peplus

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A simple cloth women wore in ancient Greece, tied at the shoulders and draped to the waist

noun
/ˈpɛpləs/

: peplus

The museum displayed a beautifully preserved peplus from ancient Greece.

Examples

The ancient Greek peplus was a symbol of femininity.
She wrote her thesis on the design and symbolism of the peplus in classical antiquity.
The statue was draped in a peplus, reflecting the fashion of the era.
She wore a beautiful peplus during the festival.
In ancient Greece, women often wore a peplus that draped elegantly around their shoulders and waist.
The ceremonial dress featured a beautifully patterned peplus that showcased the wearer's status in society.
During the festival, she adorned herself in a flowing peplus, its folds and colors accentuating her graceful movements.

Synonyms

peplos

vspeplus

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A long dress worn by women in ancient Greece, fastened at the shoulders and tied at the waist

is shorter and draped to the waist rather than full body length

Surface Forms

peplus singular

pepluses plural

Etymology

Peplus comes from the Greek word peplos, which means 'robe' or 'folded cloth'. So a peplus is a long cloth fastened at the shoulders and worn in folds, like the robe you see on ancient statues.