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petasus
CIDE DICTIONARY
petasus, n. [L., from Gr. .].
The winged cap of Mercury; also, a broad-brimmed, low-crowned hat worn by Greeks and Romans. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
petasus, n.
1 an ancient Greek hat with a low crown and broad brim, esp. (in Greek mythology) as worn by Hermes.
2 the winged hat of Hermes.
1 an ancient Greek hat with a low crown and broad brim, esp. (in Greek mythology) as worn by Hermes.
2 the winged hat of Hermes.
Etymology
L f. Gk petasos
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