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peplos

 

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Noun peplos has 1 sense
  1. peplos, peplus, peplum - a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist
    --1 is a kind of garment

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Peplos

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A loose, flowing outer garment worn by women in ancient Greece.

Usage: The peplos was typically made of wool and adorned with decorative patterns.

Sample Sentence: In ancient Greek culture, women often wore a peplos to display their beauty and elegance.

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Sense 2: A piece of fabric worn by women in ancient Greece as an undergarment.

Usage: The peplos was worn beneath the chiton for additional warmth and modesty.

Sample Sentence: The woman dressed in layers, starting with a peplos as an undergarment, followed by a chiton and himation.

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