stola
[ stoh-luh ]
noun,plural sto·lae [stoh-lee], /ˈstoʊ li/, sto·las.
a long, loose tunic or robe, with or without sleeves, worn by women of ancient Rome.
Origin of stola
11720–30; <Latin <Greek stolḗ;see stole2
Words Nearby stola
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How to use stola in a sentence
Time was when I should have given them to Ilia as a border for her stola.
The Tour | Louis CouperusIn such case, it took the name of stola, and descended to their feet.
The Wonders of Pompeii | Marc MonnierThe over-garment worn by women (stola) was trimmed around the bottom with a border (instita) that often lengthened into a train.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 1 of 2 | Ernst EcksteinHis mother, dressed in the tunic and long white stola, or outer robe, is of matronly presence and pleasant face.
Historic Boys | Elbridge Streeter BrooksNepo's toga and my stola are hidden in a grove just outside the town, and it will be dusk by the time we arrive there.
Beric the Briton | G. A. Henty
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