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Alternative spellings
ægis
egis
Etymology
From L. #Latin|aegis, from AGr. polytonic|αἰγί�.
Pronunciation
IPA|/�i�d�ɪs/
Noun
en-noun|aegises|pl2=aegides
- A mythological shield associated with Zeus and Athena shown as a short cloak consisting of a goatskin. The aegis of Athena is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. The aegis is more an emblem of protection and power than an actual military shield.
- Protection, guidance. Usually used as �under the aegis� because of its origin as protection of the shield of Athena.
Synonyms
auspices
patronage
protection
Related terms
Aegis cruiser
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