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Panoply vs Litany - What's the difference?

panoply | litany |

As nouns the difference between panoply and litany

is that panoply is a splendid display of something while litany is a ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.

panoply

English

Noun

(panoplies)
  • A splendid display of something.
  • * 1961 , J. A. Philip, "Mimesis in the Sophistês'' of Plato," ''Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association , vol. 92, p. 459,
    • Even though we cannot affirm that the products of mimesis are invested in the panoply of existence.
  • (by extension) a collection or display of weaponry
  • Ceremonial garments, complete with all accessories.
  • A complete set of armour.
  • (by extension) Something that covers and protects.

    • litany

    English

    Noun

    (litanies)
  • A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.
  • A prolonged or tedious account.