cestus

1. n. A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love. Source: opted

2. n. A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form. Source: opted

3. n. A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron. Source: opted

4. 1. (Antiq.) A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love. 2. (Zoöl.) A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form. A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron. Source: webster

5. A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gavethe wearer the power of exciting love. Source: adambom

6. n. A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love. n. A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form. n. A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron. Source: ecdict

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