aegis meaning

aegis as a noun

1. kindly endorsement and guidance
   • the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council

   Synonyms: auspices, protection

   Type of: endorsement

2. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass

   Synonyms: breastplate, egis

   Type of: armor plate

   Kinds: plastron

How to pronounce aegis

aegis is pronounced /ˈidʒəs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with aegis

• egregious