cyc·las
| \ ˈsikləs \
plural cyclades\
-ləˌdēz
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Definition of cyclas
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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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Definition of Cyclas (Entry 2 of 2)
taxonomic synonym of sphaerium
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“Cyclas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclas. Accessed 18 May. 2021.
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