/pep"leuhm/ , n. , pl. peplums, pepla /-leuh/ .
1. a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips.
2. a short skirt attached to a bodice or jacket.
3. Obs. a peplos.
[ 1670-80; péplon (neut.; only pl. pépla occurs). See PEPLOS ]