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chlamys

/ˈklæm.ɪs/

Traduction: Nom avec deux sens distincts : en botanique, ensemble des pièces externes de la fleur comprenant le calice et la corolle qui entourent les organes reproducteurs ; dans un contexte historique, manteau ou cape courte agrafée sur l'épaule, portée par les hommes en Grèce antique.

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noun

/ˈklæm.ɪs/C2formalscientific
  • frNom avec deux sens distincts : en botanique, ensemble des pièces externes de la fleur comprenant le calice et la corolle qui entourent les organes reproducteurs ; dans un contexte historique, manteau ou cape courte agrafée sur l'épaule, portée par les hommes en Grèce antique.

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.

    frPérianthe

    • 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.

    Synonymesperianthperigoneperigonium

  2. Ancient Greek garmentC1formal

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

    frChlamyde (vêtement grec antique)

    • 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.
Formes
  • chlamydes plural form
  • chlamyses plural form
  • chlamydes' possessive plural form
  • chlamyses' possessive plural form
  • chlamys's possessive singular form