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Meaning of himation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in Ancient Greece, usually over a chiton.

historical

Equivalents

Deutsch Himation
Ελληνικά ιμάτιο
Suomi himation
Français himation
日本語 ヒマティオン
Русский гима́тий

Examples

“She wears a chiton and himation, using both hands to hold the edge of the latter, in which she has gathered apples.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Himavat Himba himbacine himbecile himbo Hime

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