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panoplie

array

noun pah-noh-PLEE Rare
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Origin: From Greek 'panoplia' (full armour), from 'pan' (all) + 'hopla' (arms).

Also means

full set

Usage Note

Panoplie originally meant a complete suit of armour or a warrior's full equipment. Today it most often means an impressive array or full range of something — une panoplie de mesures (a full set of measures). It is also the word for a children's fancy-dress costume set (a pirate or cowboy kit sold as a boxed set).

Examples

"Il dispose d'une panoplie complète d'outils."

Natural Translation

He has a complete array of tools.

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