1. A short cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Greece, typically fastened at one shoulder.
Usage: historical; often used in reference to ancient Greek clothing and culture

Examples

• The soldier wore a chlamys over his armor as he marched into battle.
• In ancient Greece, young men often draped a chlamys across their shoulders.
• The statue depicted a warrior in a chlamys, fastened with a brooch.
• Archaeological finds include fragments of fabric that once formed a chlamys.
• The chlamys was a practical garment for the active lifestyle of Greek citizens.