panoply

One entry found for panoply.

Main Entry: pan·o·ply
Pronunciation: 'pa-n&-plE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -plies
Etymology: Greek panoplia, from pan- + hopla arms, armor, plural of hoplon tool, weapon -- more at HOPLITE
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 <has the panoply of science fiction...but it is not true science fiction -- Isaac Asimov>