About The Word Cestus
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What's The Definition Of Cestus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Cestus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cestus: See Also | Cestus In Webster's Dictionary \Ces"tus\, n. [L. cestus girdle, Gr. ?, lit., stitched,
embroidered.]
1. (Antiq.) A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or
Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species
({Cestus Veneris}) is remarkable for its brilliant
iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form.
\Ces"tus\, n. [L. caestus, and cestus.] (Antiq.) A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron. |
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