shamshir en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ʃæmˈʃɪər/
Etymology
Borrowed from Classical Persian شمشیر (šamšēr, “sword”). Doublet of scimitar.
Meanings
- A Persian curved blade without a pommel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shamsheer | alternative | lexicographic | |
| shamshirs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |