Fig. 158. Apollo wearing the chlamys folded round his arm.
Fig. 159.
Chlamys, Gr. A short light mantle, which was worn by Greek youths (not by Romans) until they arrived at manhood. It was the regular equestrian costume, and was of an oblong square shape. (Fig. [159].) The chlamys is seen in representations of men hunting or fighting with beasts, as a shield wrapped round the left arm, the right poising the spear. (Fig. [158].) In Botany, the floral envelope.
Chœnix (χοῖνιξ). A Greek measure of capacity, variously valued from a pint and half to two quarts.
Choir, Quire, or Quere, Arch. The part of the church for the singers and clerks, i. e. the space between the NAVE (for the people), and the BEMA, or presbytery, for the celebrating clergy. But in mediæval writings the term includes the BEMA. (See Chancel.)
Choir Wall or Choir Screen (Fr. clôture). The wall or screen between the side aisles and the choir.
Choosing-stick (a Somersetshire provincialism). A divining-rod.
Chopines, It. Clogs or high shoes, of Asiatic origin, introduced from Venice in the 16th century.
Choragic Monuments. Small pedestals or shrines erected by the winner of a choral contest to display the tripod which was his prize. At Athens there was a street lined with such monuments, called the “Street of the Tripods.” The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, still existing in Athens, is one of the most valuable remains of Greek architecture.