"syrma" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: syrmas [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek σύρμα (súrma), from σύρω (súrō, “to drag”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|σύρμα}} Ancient Greek σύρμα (súrma) Head templates: {{en-noun}} syrma (plural syrmas)
  1. (Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece) A long dress that trailed on the floor, worn by tragic actors. Tags: Ancient-Rome
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