PEPLUM


Meaning of PEPLUM in English

[ 'pɛpləm ]

■ noun a short flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse.

Origin

C17: via L. from Gk peplos 'outer robe or shawl'.

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