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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.

blow up (verb)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

precursor (noun)
A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction).

telescope (verb)
Crush together or collapse.

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

guff (noun)
Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).

with child (adjective)
In an advanced stage of pregnancy.

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

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

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

ordnance store (noun)
Military supplies.