calathos

noun

cal·​a·​thos
ˈkaləˌthäs,
-thəs
variants or calathus
-thəs
plural calathi
-ˌthī,
: a flared fruit basket borne on the head as a symbol in Greek and Egyptian art of fruitfulness

Word History

Etymology

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

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“Calathos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calathos. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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