Panoply (pănˈṓ‑ply̆), n. [Gr. πανοπλία; πᾶς, πᾶν, all + ὅπλον tool, implement, in pl., armor, arms.]
1. Defensive armor in general; a full suit of defensive armor. Milton.
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We had need to take the Christian panoply, to put on the whole armor of God. Ray.
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2. Hence: Any full set of elaborate attire, complete with accessories or accompanying paraphernalia; any elaborate special or ceremonial attire and equipment.
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3. Hence: Any impressive complete array; as, “the full panoply of a presidential funeral”.
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4. Hence: [Fig.:] Any complete array of devices used in an endeavor; as, “to deploy the full panoply of writer's techniques”.
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