Chiton (garment) - Wikipedia
A chiton (/ ˈkaɪtɒn, - tən /; Ancient Greek: χιτών, romanized: khitṓn [kʰitɔ̌ːn]) is a form of tunic that fastens at the shoulder, worn by men and women of ancient Greece and Rome. [1][2] There …
Chiton | Ancient Greek, Tunic, Robe | Britannica
Chiton, garment worn by Greek men and women from the Archaic period (c. 750–c. 500 bc) through the Hellenistic period (323–30 bc). Essentially a sleeveless shirt, the chiton was a …
Chiton Animal Facts - Chiton tuberculatus - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · These crafty birds are native to New Zealand and prey on chiton from rocky shores. They have learned a technique where they strike sharply at an angled blow on the …
CHITON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of CHITON is any of a class (Polyplacophora) of elongated bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusks with a dorsal shell of calcareous plates.
What Is a Chiton? The Armored Marine Mollusk - Biology Insights
Aug 15, 2025 · The eight shell plates of a chiton are composed of aragonite and are not rigidly fused. Instead, they overlap slightly and articulate, providing both protection and remarkable …
The Chiton’s Journey from Ancient Greece to Modern Minimalism
Aug 5, 2025 · Worn by everyone from Athenian philosophers to Spartan soldiers and Olympic athletes, the chiton was democracy in drapery. Made from linen or wool, the chiton was …
What is a chiton? – Gloria Gutierrez
A chiton (plural chitones) is a type of linen tunic that was usually floor length, diaphanous, and sleeved. It was made by taking either one or two pieces of fabric and sewing up the sides, …