Chlamydes

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  chlamydes
       See {chlamys}

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  chlamys
       n 1: 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
       [also: {chlamyses} (pl), {chlamydes} (pl)]