klismos
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- noun
- /ˈklɪzməs/
- Archaic
- The museum displayed a beautifully restored klismos chair, showcasing its elegant curves and historical significance.
- klismos chair
Examples
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The elegant klismos was admired for its graceful, curved legs and comfortable backrest.
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Designers often draw inspiration from the classic klismos when creating modern furniture.
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The museum displayed a restored klismos from the fifth century BC.
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The ancient Greeks often used a klismos for seating.
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A klismos is known for its elegant design.
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Many ancient cultures appreciated the design of the klismos, noted for its unique backrest and graceful legs.
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The klismos chair, with its distinctive concave back, is often featured in modern recreations of classical furniture.
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Etymology
Klismos comes from an ancient Greek root klin- meaning 'to lean', the same root you see in recline and incline. So a klismos is a chair for leaning back, which is why it has a curved back and graceful, curved legs.