himation
Americannoun
plural
himatianoun
Etymology
Origin of himation
1840–50; < Greek hīmation, equivalent to hīmat-, variant of heimat- (stem of heîma ) dress, garment (akin to vest, wear ) + -ion diminutive suffix
Example Sentences
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He wore an ancient Greek chiton and a white himation, a kind of cape that flowed down his shoulders.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
Finally, the himation was again thrown over the left shoulder, so that the ends fell over the back.
From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)
On the right is Apollo wearing the dress of a minstrel, having a long chiton girt at the waist, and a himation.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
Two female figures, each wearing a chiton and himation, stand to the front.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
The rider wears a chiton with 50 short sleeves, and a himation.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
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