cyclas

noun

cyc·las | \ ˈsikləs\

plural cyclades\ -ləˌdēz \

Definition of cyclas

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a sleeveless tunic shorter in front than behind and worn especially in the 14th century by knights over their armor

2 : a full-length garment similar to a cyclas but worn by women

Cyclas

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Definition of Cyclas (Entry 2 of 2)

taxonomic synonym of sphaerium

History and Etymology for cyclas

Noun

Medieval Latin, from Latin, woman's robe with a border around it, from Greek kyklas, from kyklas, adjective, encircling, from kyklos circle, wheel

New Latin, from Latin

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