chlamys

noun /ˈklæmɪs/

1. A short poncho-like cloak caught up on the shoulder, worn by hunters, soldiers, and horsemen in Ancient Greece.

   historical

   He unfolded the chlamys, stretched it out with both hands before me, and then cast it over my shoulders.

Where it comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek χλᾰμῠ́ς (khlămŭ́s).

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry chlamys (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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