word of the day :: panoply

panoply:

[pan-uh-plee]

–noun, plural -plies.

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; a special dress or equipment.  
  

Origin:

11570-80; < Gk panoplía  full complement of arms and armor,equiv. to pan- pan-  + ( h ) ópl ( a ) arms, armor ( cf. hoplite) + -ia -ia 

"My wife with eyes full of tears

With eyes of purple panoply and of a magnetic needle..."

:: André Breton ::

* Definition from www.dictionary.com