AEGIS
5 letters
6 Scrabble points
/ˈiːdʒɪs/
Definition of AEGIS
noun
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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.
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Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
Source: Wiktionary
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5 letters
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6 points
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