tagassu

/tɑːɡɑːsuʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Muisca ritual knife, used in pre-Columbian Colombia.

“The archaeologist carefully examined the tagassu, which was discovered in the ancient Muisca burial site.”

Synonyms

  • ceremonial knife
  • ritual knife

Antonyms

  • household knife
  • utility knife