cestus
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A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love. 2. (Zoöl.) A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form.
A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron.
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
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