paenula

noun

pae·​nu·​la
ˈpēnyələ
plural paenulae
-ˌlē,
-lī
or paenulas
1
: a long sleeveless cloak of ancient Rome usually having a hood and sometimes a front opening
2
: an early form of chasuble

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek phainolē cloak

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“Paenula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paenula. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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