CHLAMYDES

CHLAMYS

chlamys

(noun) a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece

perianth, chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium

(noun) collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

chlamydes

plural of chlamys

Source: Wiktionary


CHLAMYS

Chla"mys, n.; pl. E. Chlamyses, L. Chlamydes. Etym: [L., from Gr.

Definition: A loose and flowing outer garment, worn by the ancient Greeks; a kind of cloak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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