Definition of Cestus

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

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

Definition of Cestus

1. Noun. A leather fighting glove, frequently weighed with metal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cestus

1. a hand covering for ancient Roman boxers [n -ES] / a belt or girdle [n -TI]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cestus

cestode
cestode infections
cestodes
cestodiasis
cestoi
cestoid
cestoidean
cestoideans
cestoids
cestos
cestoses
cestraciont
cestuan
cestui
cestuis
cestus (current term)
cestuses
cesura
cesurae
cesural
cesuras
cesure
cesures
cetacea
cetacean
cetacean mammal
cetaceans
cetaceous
cetalkonium chloride

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