Plural of abolla, a short woolen cloak worn by Roman soldiers and common people.
From Latin abolla, a garment worn in ancient Rome. The word possibly derives from a non-Latin source, possibly Greek or Celtic origin. Over time it became the standard term for this type of military cloak in historical and classical texts.
Roman soldiers wore these practical cloaks in rough wool, similar to how modern military gear balances durability with mobility—the abolla was basically the tactical gear of 100 BCE.
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