disawa

/dɪˈzɑːwə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of ceremonial knife or dagger, often used in traditional or cultural contexts.

“The village elder presented the young warrior with a disawa as a symbol of her rite of passage.”

Synonyms

  • ceremonial dagger
  • ritual knife

Antonyms

  • practical dagger
  • utility knife