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Peplum Definition & Meaning

peplum
noun
  1. a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse
  2. a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist

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  • "kay unger peplum"
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Frequently asked questions

What does peplum mean?
a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist
What part of speech is peplum?
Peplum is a noun.
How many definitions does peplum have?
Peplum has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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