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Definition of panoply

panoply

/ˈpæn.ə.pli/
pan · o · ply
Plural:panoplies
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Adjective:panoplied
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panoply Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A complete, extensive, or impressive collection or array of things.

Example

"The museum's new exhibition features a rich panoply of artifacts from the Renaissance."

2

A splendid, ceremonial, or magnificent display or attire.

Example

"The royal coronation was conducted with all the traditional panoply of state."

3

A complete suit of armor (historical).

Example

"A medieval knight's panoply was carefully forged to protect every joint while still allowing mobility."

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• Rhymes for panoply

• Nearby Words

panko
panna cotta
pannier
panoply
panorama
panoramic
panpipe

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French panoplie or Modern Latin panoplia, from Ancient Greek panoplia ('full suit of armor'), combining pan- ('all') and hopla ('arms, armor'), originally referring to the complete equipment of a heavily armed Greek hoplite.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Panoply. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/panoply
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