Where does “peplos” come from?
peplos (English) comes from Ancient Greek πέπλος, from Proto-Indo-European pel- — to cover, to wrap; skin, hide, cloth; to fold.
peplos (English): An Ancient Greek garment, worn by women, formed...
Definitions
- An Ancient Greek garment, worn by women, formed...
Ancestry of “peplos”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πέπλος | any woven cloth used for a covering, sheet,... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | pel- | to cover, to wrap; skin, hide, cloth; to fold |
Words derived from “peplos”