Cestus

Definition:

  • (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.

Compare cestus with other words:

cestus vs. cestuy

cestus vs. whirlbat

cest vs. cestus

cestus vs. love

cestus vs. venus

aphrodite vs. cestus

cestus vs. girdle