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panoply
[ pan-uh-plee ]
noun
- a wide-ranging and impressive array or display:
the dazzling panoply of the maharaja's procession; the panoply of European history.
- a complete suit of armor.
- a protective covering.
- full ceremonial attire or paraphernalia; special dress and equipment.
panoply
/ ˈæəɪ /
noun
- a complete or magnificent array
- the entire equipment of a warrior
Derived Forms
- ˈ貹ԴDZ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- 貹o· adjective
- un·貹o· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of panoply1
Example Sentences
The obvious manipulations, the panoply of loose ends and the cheaply provocative happenings will keep me from a return visit to this season.
Our palm panoply extends to the ritzy Canary Island date palm, the pygmy date and windmill palms, and a mini-monarchy of queen and king palms, which look a little haphazardly asymmetrical.
The diversity of lifestyles has brought a panoply of body and mouth shapes and sizes.
Even in fiery études, he is calm as he exposes the panoply of voices that emerge from just two hands.
And, given the panoply of options, can she stand any candidate for more than a few days?
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