What does "cestus" mean?
Cestus: (Zoöl.) A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form.
Additional senses
- 2.A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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