noun

scimitar

scimitar

The warrior carried a sharp scimitar.

The warrior carried a sharp scimitar.

A scimitar has a curved blade.

A scimitar has a curved blade.

a/an ((adjective)) scimitar a type of curved sword He owned an ancient scimitar.

Synonyms: saber, falchion

From Persian 'shamshīr' (sword).

Imagine the curved 'c' shape in the word 'scimitar' itself, like the curve of the blade.

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