1. Plural of cestus: a broad ornamental belt or girdle worn by women in ancient Rome.
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to the specific mythological object
2. Plural of cestus: a leather strap or binding wrapped around the hand and wrist, used in ancient boxing.
Usage: historical; sports

Examples

• Roman women adorned themselves with elaborate cestuses made of silk and gold.
• Ancient boxers wore cestuses to protect their hands during matches.
• The museum displayed several ornate cestuses from the Roman period.
• Literary descriptions of Venus often mention her magical cestus, though the plural form cestuses is less common in mythology.
• Archaeologists have uncovered fragments of leather cestuses at excavation sites.