machaira
/məˈkʌɪrə/ /maˈkɛːrə/(also machaera, machera) Weaponry. historical
noun
A short single-edged sword, with a slightly curved convex blade, used by the ancient Greeks.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Camden (1551–1623), historian and herald. From classical Latin machaera from ancient Greek μάχαιρα, originally any short sword or dagger; in later use, denoting a curved sword or sabre as described below, as opposed to a straight one.
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