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Chlamys

For the scallop genus, see Chlamys (genus). The beetle genus described as Chlamys is now Neochlamisus''.

The chlamys (Ancient Greek): , gen.: χλαμύδος was an ancient Greek type of rather short cloak. By the time of the Byzantine Empire it was, in a much longer form, part of the state costume of the emperor and high officials, surviving as such until at least the 12th century CE.

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chlamys

Noun
1. collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
(synonym) perianth, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium
(hypernym) plant organ
(part-holonym) flower, bloom, blossom
(part-meronym) corolla
2. a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece
(hypernym) cape, mantle

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Chlamys

(n.)
A loose and flowing outer garment, worn by the ancient Greeks; a kind of cloak.

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chlamys

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Greek cloak/cape frequently for military use; state mantle; cloak| mantle

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