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
Etymology
Noun
chlamys (plural chlamyses or chlamydes)
(historical) A short poncho-like cloak caught up on the shoulder, worn by hunters, soldiers, and horsemen in Ancient Greece.
Source: Wiktionary
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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