[pan-uh-plee] 
| 1. | a wide-ranging and impressive array or display: the dazzling panoply of the maharaja's procession; the panoply of European history. |
| 2. | a complete suit of armor. |
| 3. | a protective covering. |
| 4. | full ceremonial attire or paraphernalia; special dress and equipment. |
| pan·o·ply (pān'ə-plē) n. pl. pan·o·plies
[Greek panopliā : pan-, pan- + hopla, arms, armor, pl. of hoplon, weapon.] |
| Main Entry: | panoply1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a complete and magnificent array |
| Etymology: | Greek pan- + hopla 'armor' |
| Main Entry: | panoply2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a full suit of armor; a complete defense or covering |
| Etymology: | Greek pan- + hopla 'armor' |
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