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scimitar in Arabic

سَيْف sayf

UK/ˈsɪmɪtə//ˈsɪmɪtəɹ/

scimitar in Arabic: سَيْف (sayf). In English, scimitar means a sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.

Arabic words for scimitar

sword with curved blade
سَيْف sayf

English meaning of scimitar

  1. noun A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.
  2. noun A long-handled billhook.
  3. verb To strike or slice with, or as if with, a scimitar.

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Questions about scimitar in Arabic

What is the meaning of scimitar in Arabic?
Scimitar in Arabic is سَيْف (sayf).
ما معنى كلمة scimitar؟
Scimitar: سَيْف (sayf).
What does scimitar mean in English?
Scimitar means a sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.

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