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aegis

The correct spelling is aegis.

How to pronounce aegis

/ˈiːdʒɪs/
noun

IPA: /ˈiːdʒɪs/

Say it like: Aej-is

The correct spelling is aegis. 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 sh…

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noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.

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