Himation

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A rectangular woolen or linen cloak worn by men and women in ancient Greece.
    • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in Ancient Greece, usually over a chiton.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In ancient Greek costume, a rectangular piece of woolen stuff, usually five or six feet wide and twice as long, worn wrapped about the body in different ways, according to the taste of the wearer, either as an outer garment over the tunic, by both sexes, or at times, by men, as the sole garment. The himation was often made of fine stuff, and richly embroidered.
    • Word Usage
    "The adjustment of the himation is a work of great art."
    Cross Reference
    peplos    chiton    peplum    exomis    chlamys   
     
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