蟒袍 Traditional form: 蟒袍 Pinyin (reading): mǎngpáo Definitions: official robe worn by ministers during the Ming 明 (1368-1644) and Qing 清 (1644-1911) dynasties Characters: 蟒 - python, boa constrictor 袍 - robe, gown, cloak Traditional characters: 蟒 - python, boa constrictor 袍 - robe, gown, cloak