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panoply - Word of the Day - Mon Oct 17, 2022

Myr

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panoply - (noun) - 1: a full suit of armor or ceremonial attire; 2: something forming a protective covering; 3: a magnificent or impressive array; 4: a display of all appropriate appurtenances

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Libraries have a panoply of books on shelves.

 

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drpaladin

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It comes from the Greek panoplia, which was the full set of armor worn by Greek warriors.

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The L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ rainbow umbrella covers a panoply of people of different gender identities and sexual orientations.  If panoply were a board game it would be The Game of Life.

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It sounds like a cooking term or a board game.  😁

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