Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stola
noun
/ˈstoʊ.lə/
Definition
A long, loose garment worn by women in ancient Rome.
Examples
- The matron wore a beautifully embroidered stola during the festival.
- In art, the stola is often depicted as a flowing garment that signifies status and femininity.
Meaning
The stola is a traditional dress symbolizing a Roman woman’s marital status, typically worn over a tunic and often accompanied by a palla (a shawl).
Synonyms
- robe
- gown
- chiton
