chlamys

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chlamys Definition

• (n) collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
• (n) a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece

chlamys Synonyms

• chlamys
• floral envelope
• perianth
• perigone
• perigonium