himation
himation
Definition
hi·mati·on (hi mat′ē än′, -ən)
noun pl. -·mat′·ia-ə
an ancient Greek outer garment consisting of a long rectangle of cloth draped over the left shoulder and wound around the body
Etymology: Gr himation, dim. of heima, garment < hennynai, to clothe < IE base *wes- > wear, L vestis
