chlamys
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A short cloak fastened at one shoulder, worn by men in ancient Greece
- noun
- /ˈklæmɪs/
- Archaic
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clamis
- The ancient Greek soldier wore a chlamys over his armor.
Examples
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The ancient statue depicts a warrior draped in a chlamys over his shoulder.
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He wore a chlamys to signify his status as a young nobleman.
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During the festival, actors dressed in traditional Greek attire, complete with a chlamys.
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In classical art, many figures are depicted wearing a chlamys.
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During the festival, actors dressed in traditional Greek attire, complete with a chlamys.
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He wore a chlamys to signify his status as a young nobleman.
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The ancient statue depicts a warrior draped in a chlamys over his shoulder.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chlamys comes from the ancient Greek word khlamys, meaning 'cloak' or 'small cloak'. That image helps: it was a short cloak fastened at one shoulder, so the origin explains the garment's shape and use.
