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himation noun[ C ] uk /hɪˈmæt.i.ɒn/ us /hɪˈmæt̬.i.ɑːn/ a piece of clothing worn by people in ancient Greece, consisting of a rectangular cloth wrapped over the left shoulder and around the body: The hall was lined with sculptures of ancient thinkers wearing himations, including the poet Homer and the philosopher Aristotle. The himation was usually worn by Greek men and women as a cloak or shawl over another garment, especially in colder months. The painting showed several figures clad in himations walking around the agora. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Dresses, suits & gowns abaya ballgown bandage dress bandeau dress black tie ghillie suit gown jilbab jumpsuit kaftan pinafore pinstripe playsuit robe rompers surplice tea dress three-piece suit toga trouser suit |