1. Plural of cestus; a belt or girdle, especially one worn in ancient times.
Usage: archaic; historical
2. In Roman mythology, plural of cestus; the magical girdle of Venus that inspired love and desire.
Usage: mythological; archaic

Examples

• The ancient Roman women adorned themselves with cestoi made of fine leather and precious metals.
• In classical texts, the cestoi of Venus were said to possess enchanting powers.
• Scholars studying Roman fashion often reference the cestoi worn by patrician women.
• The museum's collection includes replicas of cestoi from the first century CE.