[pan.o.ply] n, pl -plies [Gk panoplia, fr. pan- + hopla arms, armor, pl. of hoplon tool, weapon--more at hoplite] (1632) 1 a: a full suit of armor b: ceremonial attire
2: something forming a protective covering 3 a: a magnificent or impressive array "the full ~ of a military funeral" b: a display of all appropriate appurtenances "has the ~ of science fiction ... but it is not true science fiction --Isaac Asimov"