Peplum Definition

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

"Peplum" in song lyrics

See how peplum is used in real songs:

  • "kay unger peplum"
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