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calathos

noun
cal·​a·​thos | \ ˈkaləˌthäs, -thəs\
variants: or calathus \ -​thəs \
plural calathi\ -​ˌthī , -​ē \

Definition of calathos

: a flared fruit basket borne on the head as a symbol in Greek and Egyptian art of fruitfulness

History and Etymology for calathos

Latin & Greek; Latin calathus, from Greek kalathos; perhaps akin to Greek klōthein to spin

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