Meaning of thigh-shower | Babel Free
Definitions
In ancient Greece, a woman wearing a peplos with a split up the side, thus revealing the upper leg.
Examples
“In ancient Sparta girls wore a tunic ending above the knees and slit high at the side, for this reason these girls were known as thigh-showers.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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