arrowhead

English

noun
Definitions
  • (weapon) The pointed part of an arrow.
  • (symbol) The pointed part of an arrow.
  • Any plant in the genus Sagittaria.

Etymology

Compound from English arrow (projectile that is shot from a bow) + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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