stola

[ stoh-luh ]

/ ˈstoʊ lə /

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a long, loose tunic or robe, with or without sleeves, worn by women of ancient Rome.

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1720–30; <Latin <Greek stolḗ;see stole²

Time was when I should have given them to Ilia as a border for her stola.
The Tour|Louis Couperus
In such case, it took the name of stola, and descended to their feet.
The Wonders of Pompeii|Marc Monnier
The over-garment worn by women (stola) was trimmed around the bottom with a border (instita) that often lengthened into a train.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 1 of 2|Ernst Eckstein
His mother, dressed in the tunic and long white stola, or outer robe, is of matronly presence and pleasant face.
Historic Boys|Elbridge Streeter Brooks

Nepo's toga and my stola are hidden in a grove just outside the town, and it will be dusk by the time we arrive there.
Beric the Briton|G. A. Henty