scimitar Meaning & Definition
What Does Scimitar Mean?
Scimitar is used as a noun meaning A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade. It is also used to mean A long-handled billhook. As a verb, it means To strike or slice with, or as if with, a scimitar.
Word Facts for Scimitar
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪmɪtə/ |
| Plural | scimitars |
| Verb forms | scimitars, scimitaring, scimitared |
Scimitar Definition (Noun)
- A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.
- A long-handled billhook.
Scimitar as a Verb
- To strike or slice with, or as if with, a scimitar.
Synonyms of Scimitar
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Scimitar synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
scimitar (plural scimitars)
scimitar (third-person singular simple present scimitars, present participle scimitaring, simple past and past participle scimitared)
Words That Rhyme With Scimitar
Origin of Scimitar
First attested in 1548. From Middle French cimeterre (15c.) or directly from Italian scimitarra, possibly from an unknown Ottoman Turkish word, ultimately from Classical Persian شمشیر (šamšēr, “sword”). Doublet of shamshir.
Common Questions About Scimitar
Is scimitar a noun or a verb?
Scimitar is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of scimitar?
The plural of scimitar is scimitars.
What is the past tense of scimitar?
The past tense of scimitar is scimitared. The present participle is scimitaring.