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himation

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

historical

Equivalents

Françaishimation
DeutschHimation
Русскийгима́тий
3 more languages
Ελληνικάιμάτιο

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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