Definition
abolla
noun
- a short cloak or mantle worn by Roman soldiers and officials
Usage: historical; also spelled 'abula'
Examples
- The Roman general wore an abolla draped over his shoulders.
- Soldiers in the legion fastened their abollas with a fibula.
- The abolla was a practical garment for military campaigns in ancient Rome.
- Archaeological finds show that the abolla was commonly dyed purple for high-ranking officers.