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