scalpellum

/skælˈpɛləm/; also /skælˈpɛləm/ or /skalˈpɛləm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Roman curved or hook-shaped knife or dagger.

“Archaeologists discovered a scalpellum buried in the ruins of an ancient Roman villa.”

Synonyms

  • curved knife
  • hook knife

Antonyms

  • flat knife
  • straight knife