peplos
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Definition
Noun: 1. A garment worn by women in ancient Greece; a length of cloth fastened at the shoulders and draped in folds down to the waist or ankles. * The peplos was a key item of female clothing in ancient Greek society, often made from a single rectangular piece of woolen fabric.
Usage
The word "peplos" is used specifically to describe this historical garment. It is a formal, academic term. * It is typically used as a singular noun ("a peplos"). * The plural form is "peploi" or, less commonly, "peploses". * It is often discussed in contexts of archaeology, art history, classical studies, and fashion history.
Examples
- The marble statue depicts the goddess Athena wearing a finely carved peplos.
- Archaeologists found fragments of a woolen peplos in the ancient tomb.
- In the festival procession, the young women carried a newly woven peplos as an offering to the statue of Hera.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used to classify and describe female figures in ancient Greek sculpture and vase painting (e.g., "a figure in a peplos").
- It is often contrasted with the chiton, another common Greek garment that was typically made of lighter linen and fastened with pins or buttons along the arms.
Variants and Related Words
- Peplum (noun): A modern fashion term derived from "peplos." It refers to a short overskirt or ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket, blouse, or dress, mimicking the draped effect of the ancient garment.
Synonyms
- Garment
- Robe
- Tunic (though a tunic is generally a simpler, more universal term, while "peplos" is culturally specific)
Different Meanings
The word "peplos" has no other common meanings in modern English. It refers exclusively to the ancient Greek garment.
Noun
- a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist