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scimitar Definition

scimi·tar (sim′ə tər, -tär′)

noun

a short, curved sword with an edge on the convex side, used chiefly by Turks and Arabs

Etymology: It scimitarra < Pers shimshir

scimitar Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wave: Showing the upper part of man on horseback, waving scimitar, [ Wulfric Spot ] .

Modifies a noun

  • oryx: The color scheme is actually from a scimitar horned oryx, but I liked the look of it.