chlamys

• Sustantivo con dos significados principales: en botánica, el conjunto de las partes externas de la flor, como el cáliz y la corola, que rodean los órganos reproductores; en el contexto histórico, un manto o capa corta que se abrochaba en el hombro y era usado por los hombres en la Antigua Grecia.

A noun with two distinct meanings: in botany, it refers to the collective outer parts of a flower, including the calyx and corolla, which enclose the reproductive organs; in historical context, it denotes a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder, worn by men in ancient Greece.

1. Floral envelopeC1formalscientific

   The collective term for the outer parts of a flower, consisting of the calyx and corolla, which enclose the stamens and pistils.

   Periantio

   • The chlamys of the rose is composed of both sepals and petals.
   • Botanists study the chlamys to understand flower structure.
   • The colorful chlamys attracts pollinators to the plant.

   Sinónimosperianthperigoneperigonium

2. Ancient Greek garmentC1formal

   A short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder, worn by men in ancient Greece.

   Clámide (prenda de la antigua Grecia)

   • The soldier wore a chlamys over his tunic during battle.
   • In ancient art, heroes are often depicted wearing a chlamys.
   • The chlamys was a practical garment for travelers in Greece.