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panoply

American  
[pan-uh-plee] / ˈpæn ə pli /

noun

plural

panoplies

  1. a wide-ranging and impressive array or display.

    the dazzling panoply of the maharaja's procession; the panoply of European history.

  2. a complete suit of armor.

  3. a protective covering.

  4. full ceremonial attire or paraphernalia; special dress and equipment.

panoply British  
/ ˈpænəplɪ /

noun

  1. a complete or magnificent array

  2. the entire equipment of a warrior

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Other Word Forms

  • panoplied adjective
  • unpanoplied adjective

Etymology

Origin of panoply

1570–80; < Greek panoplía full complement of arms and armor, equivalent to pan- pan- + ( h ) ópl ( a ) arms, armor ( hoplite ) + -ia -ia

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