Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary/Crocota

Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary, and Greek Lexicon (Rich, 1849)

CROCO'TA (κροκωτόν). A rich saffron-coloured robe, or gala dress, worn by the Greek women at the Dionysiac festivals; and from them adopted by the ladies of Rome (Non. s. v. p. 549. Plaut. Fragm. ap. Non. s. Strophium, p. 538.); by the priests of Cybele (Apul. Met. viii. p. 172.); and also by some individuals who affected a feminine and foppish style of dress. Cic. Harusp. Respons. 21.