pano

a. [ L. panomphaeus, Gr. &unr_;. ] Uttering ominous or prophetic voices; divining. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

We want no half gods, panomphean Joves. Mrs. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Dressed in panoply. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. panopli`a; pa^s, pa^n, all + "o`plon tool, implement, in pl., armor, arms.] 1. Defensive armor in general; a full suit of defensive armor. Milton. [1913 Webster]

We had need to take the Christian panoply, to put on the whole armor of God. Ray. [1913 Webster]

2. Hence: Any full set of elaborate attire, complete with accessories or accompanying paraphernalia; any elaborate special or ceremonial attire and equipment. [PJC]

3. Hence: Any impressive complete array; as, the full panoply of a presidential funeral. [PJC]

4. Hence: [Fig.:] Any complete array of devices used in an endeavor; as, to deploy the full panoply of writer's techniques. [PJC]

adj. Including everying visible in one view; as, a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base; a panoptic stain used in microscopy. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ NL. See Pan-, and Optic. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A prison so contructed that the inspector can see each of the prisoners at all times, without being seen. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A room for the exhibition of novelties. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ NL., fr. Gr. pa^s, pa^n, all + &unr_; that which is seen, a view, fr. &unr_; to see. See Pan-, and Wary. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A complete view in every direction. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence: A comprehensive survey of a particular topic; also, a broad view of the development of a series of events. [ PJC ]

3. A picture presenting a view of objects in every direction, as from a central point. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A picture representing scenes too extended to be beheld at once, and so exhibited a part at a time, by being unrolled, and made to pass continuously before the spectator. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. 1. Of, pertaining to, or like, a panorama; exhibiting a very broad view; as, a panoramic view. [ 1913 Webster ]

Panoramic camera. See under Camera. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence: Presented with a broad perspective; as, a panoramic view of European history. [ PJC ]

a. (Zool.) Like, or pertaining to, the genus Panorpa. -- n. Same as Panorpid. [ 1913 Webster ]