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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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