panoply

noun pan·o·ply \ˈpa-nə-plē\

: a group or collection that is impressive because it is so big or because it includes so many different kinds of people or things

plural pan·o·plies

Full Definition of PANOPLY

a : a full suit of armor

b : ceremonial attire

: something forming a protective covering

a : a magnificent or impressive array <the full panoply of a military funeral>

b : a display of all appropriate appurtenances <no need for the panoply of power>

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Greek panoplia, from pan- + hopla arms, armor, plural of hoplon tool, weapon — more at hoplite

First Known Use: 1632

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