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himation definition

hi·mati·on (hi mat′ē än′, -ən)

noun pl. himatia -·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

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