cyclas

noun cyc·las \ ˈsikləs \

Definition of cyclas

plural cyclades \-ləˌdēz\

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

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Origin and Etymology of cyclas

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