Etymology

chlamys

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Today it means: A short poncho-like cloak caught up on the shoulder, worn by hunters, soldiers, and horsemen in Ancient Greece. Full definition →

Ancient Greek χλᾰμῠ́ς
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromχλᾰμῠ́ς
  2. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromχλᾰμῠ́ς
  3. English todaychlamys

Borrowed from Ancient Greek χλᾰμῠ́ς (khlămŭ́s).

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