chlamys

[ kley-mis, klam-is ]

noun

, plural chla·mys·es [kley, -mi-siz, klam, -i-], chlam·y·des [klam, -i-deez].

1. a short, fine woolen mantle worn by men in ancient Greece.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chlamys¹

1740–50; < Latin < Greek chlamýs

Example Sentences

His upper body rippled with muscles, covered only by a Greek chlamys - a white wool cloak loosely wrapped and pinned at the shoulder.

From Literature

Attired with theatrical buskins, a Phrygian cap and a blue chlamys over a transparent tunic, she was taken to the foot of the altar and seated there.

From Project Gutenberg

Then he rose swiftly, drew on his day tunic, threw about him the chlamys that Phalaris had worn, and slipped noiselessly from the room.

From Project Gutenberg

An ample chlamys is shown falling at the back of the Lapith.

From Project Gutenberg

She was painted as Sappho, in a Greek chlamys, with her golden tresses flowing down her shoulders, and her arms bare to the shoulder.

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