assegai

/ˌæsɪˈɡaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of short, broad, single-edged knife or sword traditionally carried by the Zulu people of southern Africa.

“The warrior unsheathed his assegai and prepared for battle.”

Synonyms

  • knife
  • saber

Antonyms

  • dagger
  • scimitar