aegis

/ˈidʒəs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. kindly endorsement and guidance
   “the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council”
2. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass

Synonyms for aegis

• auspices
• protection
• breastplate
• egis

Words that rhyme with aegis

• egregious
• tejas