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himation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἱμάτιον (himátion), diminutive of ἷμα (hîma), a variant form of εἷμα (heîma, “garment”).

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Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: himation — ancient Greek clothing item: cloak
  • French: himation — ancient Greek clothing item: cloak
  • German: Himation — ancient Greek clothing item: cloak
  • Greek: ιμάτιο (imátio) — ancient Greek clothing item: cloak
  • Ancient Greek: ἱμάτιον (himátion) — ancient Greek clothing item: cloak
  • Japanese: ヒマティオン (himation) — ancient Greek clothing item: cloak
  • Russian: гима́тий (gimátij) — ancient Greek clothing item: cloak