Where does “himation” come from?
himation (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἱμάτιον, from Ancient Greek εἷμᾰ — garment.
himation (English): A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in...
Definitions
- A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in...
Ancestry of “himation”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἱμάτιον | outer garment, cloak, mantle; a cloth |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | εἷμᾰ | garment |