scimitar
/ˈsɪmɪtə
/noun
A short sword with a curved blade that broadens towards the point, used originally in Eastern countries.Other items include Russian swords, scimitars and a shield from Turkey....
- At the wrist, the blade became smoother, becoming a short scimitar that extended nearly a foot forward.
- Each rider carried one of many weapons - a wicked scimitar, a powerful lance, or a flail.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from French cimeterre or Italian scimitarra, of unknown origin.