Cestus
Pronunciation : Ces"tus
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. cestus girdle, Gr.
Definition : 1. (Antiq.)
Defn: A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love.
2. (Zo?l.)
Defn: A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ces"tus
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. caestus, and cestus.] (Antiq.)
Definition : Defn: A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913