Himation is a word that comes from ancient Greece that meant a garment worn by both men and women as an outerwear. It was a rectangular piece of cloth draped over the body in a particular way. The word has since been adopted into English as a way to describe an outer garment, especially one worn during colder weather. Some synonyms for himation include cloak, mantle, shawl, poncho, and cape. These words refer to similar types of outer garments that can be draped over the body. Each of these synonyms has their unique connotation and usage. Still, they all have in common the purpose of providing warmth and covering the body.