himation

American  

[hi-mat-ee-on] / hɪˈmæt iˌɒn /

noun

Greek Antiquity.

plural

himatia

1. a garment consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth thrown over the left shoulder and wrapped about the body.

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himation British  

/ hɪˈmætɪˌɒn /

noun

1. (in ancient Greece) a cloak draped around the body

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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

He wore an ancient Greek chiton and a white himation, a kind of cape that flowed down his shoulders.

From Literature

Himation, hi-mat′i-on, n. the ancient Greek outer garment, oblong, thrown over the left shoulder, and fastened either over or under the right.

From Project Gutenberg

He rose, and she aided him to adjust the folds of his himation.

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A priestess stands, with chiton, and a knotted himation bordered with a fringe; she holds a key in her right hand, and a basket in her left hand.

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The figure wears a tunic with sleeves and himation.

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