scimitar

UK
/ˈsɪmɪtɑː/
US
/ˈsɪmɪtɑr/

Translations

scimitarnoun
scimitars
pl
UK
/ˈsɪmɪtɑː/
US
/ˈsɪmɪtɑr/
The warrior brandished his scimitar, its curved blade glinting in the sunlight.
Le guerrier brandissait son cimeterre, dont la lame courbe luisait au soleil.
Additional translations
cimeterrePar extension, toute forme courbe rappelant un cimeterre.
scimitaradjective
UK
/ˈsɪmɪtə/
US
/ˈsɪmɪtɑr/
Used attributively to describe something curved or shaped like a scimitar.
cimeterreEmploi adjectival rare, surtout dans les descriptions littéraires ou zoologiques.
The antelope's scimitar horns swept back elegantly over its head.
Les cornes cimeterre de l'antilope se recourbaient élégamment au-dessus de sa tête.

Definitions

scimitarnoun
A short sword with a curved blade that broadens toward the point, used originally in Eastern countries.
The warrior brandished his scimitar, its curved blade glinting in the sunlight.
Anything that is curved in shape like a scimitar.
A thin scimitar of moonlight peeked through the clouds.
scimitaradjective
Curved or shaped like a scimitar; having a sweeping, saber-like curve.
The antelope's scimitar horns swept back elegantly over its head.