himation
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.16 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in Ancient Greece, usually over a chiton.
Example Sentences
- "On the back the dress was pulled toward the right side so as to cover it completely up to the right shoulder, or, at least, to the armpit, in which latter case the right shoulder remained uncovered. Finally, the himation was again thrown over the left shoulder, so that the ends fell over the back."
- "She wears a chiton and himation, using both hands to hold the edge of the latter, in which she has gathered apples."
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἱμάτιον (himátion), diminutive of ἷμα (hîma), a variant form of εἷμα (heîma, “garment”).
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: ἱμάτιον