drapery Copy link Outline 1. ămictus, us (the proper word to denote clothing thrown over the person, outer clothing)2. vēlāmentum or vēlāmen, ĭnis, n. (often pl.) • drapery: esp. of statues: 1. ămictus, us (the proper word to denote clothing thrown over the person, outer clothing): v. dress. 2. vēlāmentum or vēlāmen, ĭnis, n. (often pl.): cf. Ov. A. A. 2, 613. Phr.: to be skilful in his d.s (of a sculptor), *vestes scite exprimere; vestium sinus rugasque scite imitari.