chlamys
/ˈklæmɪs/
noun
- A short, woolen cloak worn by ancient Greek soldiers or travelers, fastened at the shoulder.
- The museum displayed a replica of a Greek soldier's chlamys made from thick wool.
- In the play, the actor wore a red chlamys to show he was a traveler from a distant land.
- Historians think the chlamys was practical for both riding and marching.