Cylices

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An alternative plural form of a type of garment resembling a tunic or robe worn in ancient civilizations, often associated with ceremonial or everyday attire; also used to describe certain ceremonial vestments or traditional clothes in ritual contexts; sometimes refers to simple, loose-fitting clothing pieces from historical periods
2. Refers to multiple instances of a loose, often sleeveless garment that was worn in ancient times for formal or casual occasions; can denote several ceremonial robes utilized in specific cultural or religious practices; may also indicate varied types of tunic-like attire used for symbolic or practical purposes in history
3. Denotes a plural form of ancient clothing items characterized by their flowing design, typically worn by men or women in early societies; extends to mean several ritualistic or formal garments used during special events; also applies to a class of traditional outfits designed for comfort and ease in warmer climates

Etymology: These are the plural of "cylix," a term from archaeology for a shallow, wide-bowled drinking cup with two handles, used in ancient Greece for wine. The garment sense in the definition you supplied is not correct for this word. "Cylix" comes from the Greek "kylix," the ordinary Greek word for a drinking cup, which English adopted as a technical label for these vessels. The "-ices" ending is the Latin-style plural, which scholars often use, though "cylixes" with an English "-es" plural also appears.

Synonyms: cyclics