Chlamys

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
chlamys
    n 1: collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting
         of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and
         pistils [syn: {perianth}, {chlamys}, {floral envelope},
         {perigone}, {perigonium}]
    2: a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men
       in ancient Greece
    
from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Chlamys \Chla"mys\, n.; pl. E. {Chlamyses}, L. {Chlamydes}. [L.,
   from Gr. ?.]
   A loose and flowing outer garment, worn by the ancient
   Greeks; a kind of cloak.
   [1913 Webster]
    

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