xiphos

English

noun

Definitions

(historical) A double-edged, single-handed sword, typically used by Ancient Greek hoplites as a secondary weapon after the dory (thrusting spear) or javelin.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ξίφος (sword).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ξίφος

Gloss

sword

Concept

Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

`Kanji`

刀, 剣

Emoji

⚔️ 🤺

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

ξίφος Ancient Greek
ξιφοθήκη Ancient Greek
ξιφομάχαιρα Ancient Greek
サイフォス Japanese
ξίφος Greek (modern)
zft Egyptian