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peplus

/pep-luhs/US // ˈpɛp ləs //

PEPLUS

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural pep·lus·es.

    • : a variant of peplos.

Examples

  • The Peplus was covered with embroidery worked by virgins of the noblest families in Athens.

  • They also decreed that their images should be woven into the sacred peplus of Athena,297 with those of the gods.

  • But Vitelius burst forth again in unexpected laughter, and began to search for his ring in the peplus of Calvia Crispinilla.

  • The dawn, casting light on her dark hair and white peplus, was reflected in her eyes.

  • "He speaks pure truth, by the sacred peplus of Diana," cried Vestinius.

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