Panoply /(păn"ō̇*ply̆)/
Pan·o·ply
Panoply
n.
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Defensive armor in general; a full suit of defensive armor.
We had need to take the Christian panoply, to put on the whole armor of God.
- Any full set of elaborate attire, complete with accessories or accompanying paraphernalia; any elaborate special or ceremonial attire and equipment.
- Any impressive complete array; as, the full panoply of a presidential funeral.
- Any complete array of devices used in an endeavor; as, to deploy the full panoply of writer's techniques. [Fig.:]