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chlamys

/ˈklæm.ɪs/

Tradução: Substantivo com dois sentidos principais: em botânica, o conjunto das partes externas da flor, incluindo cálice e corola, que envolvem os órgãos reprodutivos (perianto); em contexto histórico, uma capa ou manto curto preso no ombro, usado por homens na Grécia Antiga.

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noun

/ˈklæm.ɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos principais: em botânica, o conjunto das partes externas da flor, incluindo cálice e corola, que envolvem os órgãos reprodutivos (perianto); em contexto histórico, uma capa ou manto curto preso no ombro, usado por homens na Grécia Antiga.

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.

    ptPerianto

    • 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.

    Sinônimosperianthperigoneperigonium

  2. Ancient Greek garmentC1formal

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

    ptClâmide

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