cyclas
Definition of cyclas
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 — more at wheel
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Origin and Etymology of cyclas
New Latin, from Latin
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