acinaces

English

Etymology

From Latin acīnacēs, from Ancient Greek ἀκινάκης (akinákēs, “the short sabre of the Persians, Medes, and Scythians, a scimitar”).

Noun

acinaces (plural acinaci)

(historical, ancient history) A short sword or saber.

Translations

ancient short sword or saber

Portuguese: acinace m

Spanish: acinace m

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