falcate
falcate definition
fal·cate (fal′kāt′, -kit)
adjective
sickle-shaped; curved; hooked
Etymology: L falcatus < falx (gen. falcis), a sickle < ? IE base *dhelg-, to pierce, needle > Ger dolch, dagger
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