abolla

noun

1. A cloak made of a piece of cloth folded double, worn by Ancient Greeks and Romans draped over one shoulder and fastened with a brooch.

   “The best abollas were dyed with the Tyrian purple.”

   “The woollen abolla also dated back to republican days and was fastened in the same way.”

   “"They say she disapproves of the Vestal Virgins," Vulpius added, lowering his voice as a group of young men came down the street, their abollae pulled up to help them keep dry or to conceal their faces.”