cyclas

noun, plural cyc·la·des

[-luh-deez] .

a tunic or surcoat, longer in back than in front, worn over armor in the Middle Ages.

a similar, full-length garment worn by women.

a round robe with an elaborately ornamented border, worn by women in ancient Rome.

Origin:
1825–35; < Medieval Latin, Latin < Greek kyklás, noun use of kyklás encircling, akin to kýklos cycle

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2013.
Cite This Source

Explore Dictionary.com

Previous Definition: cyclarthrosis

Next Definition: cyclase

Words Near: cyclas

More from Dictionary.com Translator

00:10

Cyclas is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

Dictionary.com Word FAQs

Dictionary.com presents 366 FAQs, incorporating some of the frequently asked questions from the past with newer queries.

Quote Of The Day

cyc·las