scimitar

English

/ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/, /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.
  • A long-handled billhook.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French cimeterre borrowed from Italian scimitarra (scimitar) borrowed from Persian شمشیر (sword).

Origin

Persian

شمشیر

Gloss

sword

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

刀, 剣

Emoji
⚔️ 🤺

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