Cestus /(?)/
Ces·tus
Cestus
n.
- A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love. (Antiq.)
- A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form. (Zool.)
Cestus
n.
- A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron. (Antiq.)