 chlamys |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (botany) collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamen and carpel | |
| Synonyms: | floral_envelope perigone perigonium perianth | |
| Related terms: | covering plant_organ flower calyx corolla | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (Greek antiquity,clothing) a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece | |
| Related terms: | cape | |
| Similar spelling: |
Chalons |
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