Cesti

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of cestus; leather hand wrappings reinforced with metal, worn by Roman boxers.

“The gladiators bound their fists with iron-studded cesti before the bout.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ces·ti

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Anagrams of Cesti

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cites

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centi cesta ceste sesti

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cest ceti cise cist cite ices site ties

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