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pan·o·ply  audio  (pn-pl) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. pan·o·plies
  1. A splendid or striking array: a panoply of colorful flags. See Synonyms at display.
  2. Ceremonial attire with all accessories: a portrait of the general in full panoply.
  3. Something that covers and protects: a porcupine's panoply of quills.
  4. The complete arms and armor of a warrior.
ETYMOLOGY:
Greek panopli : pan-, pan- + hopla, arms, armor, pl. of hoplon, weapon


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