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pepla

pep·lum
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pep-luh m]
    • /ˈpɛp ləm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pep-luh m]
    • /ˈpɛp ləm/

Definitions of pepla word

  • noun plural pepla a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips. 1
  • noun plural pepla a short skirt attached to a bodice or jacket. 1
  • noun plural pepla Obsolete. a peplos. 1

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Origin of pepla

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Latin < Greek *péplon (neuter; only plural pépla occurs). See peplos

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Parts of speech for Pepla

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pepla popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

pepla usage trend in Literature

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