1. plural of himation; draped garments or cloaks worn in ancient Greece
Usage: classical antiquity; plural form; often used in art history and classical studies

Examples

• The museum's collection includes several sculptures depicting figures wearing himatia.
• Ancient Greek himatia were typically made from wool or linen.
• In classical art, himatia are draped elegantly across the shoulders and body.
• The himatia worn by philosophers in ancient Athens reflected their social status.
• Scholars study how himatia were fastened and arranged in different periods.