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acinaces.

a sword or dagger used by the Persians, typically 40-60 cm in length.

8 characters4 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[aˈkiː.na.keːs]Classical-Latin[aˈt͡ʃiː.na.t͡ʃes]
  1. a sword or dagger used by the Persians, typically 40-60 cm in length.

    declension-3
  2. A scimitar or shamshir.

    Medieval · declension-3
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἀκῑνάκης (akīnákēs).

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