peplus

American  

[pep-luhs] / ˈpɛp ləs /

noun

plural

pepluses

1. a variant of peplos.

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Example Sentences

After her came the makers of the peplus, and Hermione rejoined her husband.

From A Victor of Salamis by Davis, William Stearns

Peitho, the goddess of persuasion, sits by her side, as appears from the crown on her head and from the many-folded peplus falling over her back.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell

The shafts of Hermes, and the wondrous bow, The helm of Vulcan with its fiery glow, The fine-wrought peplus fluttering in the breeze, Proclaimed the hero valiant Hercules.

From The New England Magazine Volume 1, No. 6, June, 1886, Bay State Monthly Volume 4, No. 6, June, 1886 by Various

Up the street on a car shaped like a galley moved the peplus, the great robe of the sovran goddess.

From A Victor of Salamis by Davis, William Stearns

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

From Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero by Curtin, Jeremiah