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Chlamyses

Chlamys \Chla"mys\, n.; pl. E. Chlamyses, L. Chlamydes. [L., from Gr. ?.] A loose and flowing outer garment, worn by the ancient Greeks; a kind of cloak. [1913 Webster] ||

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chlamys

  1. n. collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils [syn: perianth, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium]

  2. a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece

  3. [also: chlamyses (pl), chlamydes (pl)]