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- US Pronunciation
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- [kley-mis, klam-is]
- /ˈkleɪ mɪs, ˈklæm ɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kley-mis, klam-is]
- /ˈkleɪ mɪs, ˈklæm ɪs/
Definitions of chlamys word
- noun chlamys a short woollen cloak, secured on the right shoulder, worn by ancient Greek men and soldiers 3
- noun chlamys the perianth or external part of a flower 3
- noun chlamys a short mantle clasped at the shoulder, worn by men in ancient Greece 3
- noun plural chlamys a short, fine woolen mantle worn by men in ancient Greece. 1
- noun chlamys A short cloak worn by men in ancient Greece. 1
- noun chlamys (historical) A short cloak caught up on the shoulder, worn by hunters, soldiers, and horsemen in Ancient Greece. 0
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Origin of chlamys
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
1740-50; < Latin < Greek chlamýs
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Parts of speech for Chlamys
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chlamys popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chlamys usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with chlamys
- how to make a chlamys?
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