- A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which
gave the wearer the power of exciting love. - 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.
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