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diploidion

noun
dip·​lo·​id·​i·​on | \ ˌdiplōˈidēˌän, -ēən\
plural -s

Definition of diploidion

: an ancient Greek chiton for women having the part above the waist double and the outer fold hanging loose

History and Etymology for diploidion

Greek diploïdion, diminutive of diploïd-, diploïs double cloak, from diploos double

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