panoply
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pan·o·ply

noun \ˈpa-nə-plē\
plural pan·o·plies

Definition of PANOPLY

1
a : a full suit of armor
b : ceremonial attire
2
: something forming a protective covering
3
a : a magnificent or impressive array <the full panoply of a military funeral>
b : a display of all appropriate appurtenances <no need for the panoply of power>

Origin of PANOPLY

Greek panoplia, from pan- + hopla arms, armor, plural of hoplon tool, weapon — more at hoplite
First Known Use: 1632

Other History Terms

agonistic, carpetbagger, enceinte, fief, historiography, paladin

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