CHLAMYSES

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

chlamyses

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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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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