chlamys (redirected from chlamyses)

chlam·ys  (klms, klms)

n. pl. chlam·ys·es or chlam·y·des (klm-dz)

A short mantle fastened at the shoulder, worn by men in ancient Greece.

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[Latin, from Greek khlamus.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	chlamys - collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils floral envelope, perianth, perigone, perigonium covering, natural covering, cover - a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" blossom, flower, bloom - reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts corolla - (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; "we cultivate the flower for its corolla" calyx - (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green falls - the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris) plant organ - a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus
	2.	chlamys - a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece cape, mantle - a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter