noun
- plural of himation; rectangular woolen cloaks worn by ancient Greeks, draped over the left shoulder and around the body
Usage: historical; ancient Greek clothing
Examples
- The museum displayed several ancient himations found in Greek archaeological sites.
- Wealthy citizens wore finely woven himations made of expensive wool.
- The statue depicted a philosopher wrapped in flowing himations.
- Greek art often shows figures draped in elegant himations.
- The himations were typically white or natural-colored wool garments.
- Ancient Greek women and men both wore himations as outer garments.