aegises
A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Min…
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Definition of Aegises
A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.
A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.
How to use Aegises
Aegises is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include auspices, patronage, protection — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
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How many syllables does aegises have?
Aegises has 2 syllables: aegi·ses. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.
What part of speech is aegises?
Aegises is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for aegises?
Words with similar meanings to aegises include auspices, patronage, protection. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use aegises in a sentence?
Aegises can be used in sentences where a noun describing a mythological shield associated with the greek deities zeus and athena (and the is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as aegises?
Aegises starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does aegises have?
Aegises has 7 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.