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chlamys meaning and definition
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Definition of chlamys (noun)
- collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
- synonyms: floral envelope, perianth, perigone, perigonium
- a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece
Source: Princeton University Wordnet