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▸ noun: (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) 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.
▸ noun: (figuratively) Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
▸ noun: (NASA) Acronym of Autonomous Exploration for Gathering Increased Science.
under the aegis of,
Aegis Combat System,
Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System,
Aegis Defence Services,
Aegis Defenders,
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▸ noun: (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) 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.
▸ noun: (figuratively) Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
▸ noun: (NASA) Acronym of Autonomous Exploration for Gathering Increased Science.
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▸ Word origin
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▸ Usage examples for aegis
▸ Idioms related to aegis
▸ Wikipedia articles (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing aegis
▸ Words that often appear near aegis
▸ Rhymes of aegis
▸ Invented words related to aegis