Etymology

thigh-shower

Today it means: In ancient Greece, a woman wearing a peplos with a split up the side, thus revealing the upper leg. Full definition →

Ancient Greek φαινομηρίδες
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  1. Ancient Greek · calque ofφαινομηρίδες
  2. English todaythigh-shower

Calque of Ancient Greek φαινομηρίδες (phainomērídes).

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