himation

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Definition of himation

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (historical)A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in Ancient Greece, usually over a chiton.
    “She wears a chiton and himation, using both hands to hold the edge of the latter, in which she has gathered apples.”

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἱμάτιον (himátion), diminutive of ἷμα (hîma), a variant form of εἷμα (heîma, “garment”).

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