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Meaning of word chlamys from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils.

Synonyms : floral envelope, perianth, perigone, perigonium

Meaning : A short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder. Worn by men in ancient Greece.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.