himation

hi·mat·i·on

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hi-mat-ee-on]
- /hɪˈmæt iˌɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hi-mat-ee-on]
- /hɪˈmæt iˌɒn/

Definitions of himation word

noun plural himation a garment consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth thrown over the left shoulder and wrapped about the body. 1
noun himation An outer garment worn by the ancient Greeks over the left shoulder and under the right. 1
noun himation (in ancient Greece) a cloak draped around the body 0
noun himation an ancient Greek outer garment consisting of a long rectangle of cloth draped over the left shoulder and wound around the body 0
noun himation A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in Ancient Greece, usually over a chiton. 0

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Origin of himation

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Greek hīmation, equivalent to hīmat-, variant of heimat- (stem of heîma) dress, garment (akin to vest, wear) + -ion diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Himation

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Himation

himation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

himation usage trend in Literature

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