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χλαῖνα (chlaina)

chlaina

a goat's hair coat

G9735 · Greek · New Testament · 0 verses

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Koine Greek
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Definition

Definition

Lat. laena, a large square upper-garment, a cloak, mantle, (Homer); it was made of wool, and worn over the χιτών, thrown over the shoulders, fastened with a pin or brooch περόνη). It is also called φᾶρος by (Homer), and in later Greek ἱμάτιον, Latin pallium.
derivation uncertain (ML)