chlamys

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A short poncho-like cloak caught up on the shoulder, worn by hunters, soldiers, and horsemen in Ancient Greece.

/ˈklæmɪs/ /ˈklamɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chlamys.wav

chlamys chlamyses chlamydes

Borrowed from Ancient Greek χλᾰμῠ́ς (khlămŭ́s).

chiton exomis himation peplos peplum

chlamydeous

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