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What is another word for Simitar?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪmɪtə] (IPA)

Simitar is a curved, single-edged sword that is commonly associated with the Middle East. It is also spelled as Scimitar, with both spellings being widely used interchangeably. The word Simitar is derived from the Persian word Shamshir, which also means sword. Other synonyms for Simitar include Sabre, Cutlass, Falchion, and Yatagan. Sabre is a European word for a similar type of sword, while a Cutlass is a shorter version of it. Falchion is a heavy, cleaver-like sword similar to a Simitar but with a broader blade. Yatagan is a Turkish sword that is similar in shape to a Simitar, but with a longer, curved blade.
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What are the hypernyms for Simitar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    blade, sword, bladed weapon, edged weapon, cutting weapon, slicing weapon.

Usage examples for Simitar

Robed in white muslin, his belt, Simitar, dagger-hilt, and scarf literally blazed with diamonds.
"The Great Mogul"
Louis Tracy
He knew the weapon, a curved Simitar inlaid with gold, and reposing in a scabbard of gilt metal and purple velvet.
"A Son of the Immortals"
Louis Tracy
Directly ahead was the city of Key West-a long, low, curving silhouette of roofs, spires, masts, lighthouses, cocoanut-palms, and Australian pines, delicately outlined in black against the scarlet arch of the dawn, "like a ragged line of Arabic etched on the blade of a Turkish Simitar."
"Campaigning in Cuba"
George Kennan

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