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
chlamyses
plural of chlamys
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
24 June 2025
(noun) very small (to 3 inches) flattened marine fish with a sucking disc on the abdomen for clinging to rocks etc.
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
