Himation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Himation is a noun meaning (historical) A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in Ancient Greece, usually over a chiton.
Meaning
(historical) A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in Ancient Greece, usually over a chiton.
Example Sentences
She wears a chiton and himation, using both hands to hold the edge of the latter, in which she has gathered apples.
Word Forms
- himatia
- himations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chiton, chitoniskos, khiton, kiton, chlamys, habit.
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