单词 | cestus |
释义 | Word Frequency cestus 1(ˈsɛstəs) or cestos (ˈsɛstɒs) noun classical mythology the girdle of Aphrodite (Venus) decorated to cause amorousness Word origin C16: from Latin, from Greek kestos belt, from kentein to stitchWord Frequency cestus 2 or caestus (ˈsɛstəs) nounWord forms: plural -tus or -tuses (in classical Roman boxing) a pugilist's gauntlet of bull's hide loaded or studded with metal Word origin C18: from Latin caestus, probably from caedere to strike, slay |
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