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scimitar

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmɪtə/

Definition of scimitar

noun

  • a short sword with a curved blade that broadens towards the point, used originally in Eastern countries.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French cimeterre or Italian scimitarra, of unknown origin

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Definition of scimitar in the US English dictionary