Chiton is a noun with two main senses: a marine mollusk with a hinged shell, and a type of ancient Greek tunic worn belted at the waist. In biology, it refers to that aquatic creature; in textiles and history, it designates the simple sleeveless garment. A technical term in biology and classical studies, it’s pronounced with two clear syllables and a light, non-final stress on the first syllable in many contexts.
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