pet·a·sos or pet·a·sus (p t  -ss)n. 1. A wide-brimmed hat worn by ancient Greeks and Romans. 2. Greek Mythology The winged hat of Hermes. [Greek; see pet - in Indo-European roots.] |
petasus [ˈpɛtəsəs], petasos [ˈpɛtəsəs -ˌsɒs]
n
(Historical Terms) a broad-brimmed hat worn by the ancient Greeks, such as one with wings on either side as traditionally worn by Mercury
[via Latin from Greek petasos]
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