Definitions for scimitar

scimitar scim·i·tar

Spelling: [sim-i-ter]
IPA: /ˈsɪm ɪ tər/

Scimitar is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 300 anagrams from letters in scimitar (aciimrst).

Definitions for scimitar

noun

  1. a curved, single-edged sword of Asian, especially Eastern origin.

Origin of scimitar

1540-50; Italian scimitarra, ultimately Persian

Examples for scimitar

A scimitar between his teeth would be completely in character!

Even so, from his belt hung Roland's gift to him, the jeweled Damascus scimitar.

Dropping his scimitar, he then had a struggle for the flute.

Of civet and scimitar I believe it can only be asserted that they are Eastern.

This cavalier with his scimitar was my uncle, who was then in command of the province.

Down came the scimitar with a swish in the direction of his head.

His scimitar was by his side, and a brace of pistols in his belt.

At last, he decided in favour of a Turkish robe, with a scimitar and a turban.

The yellow beak is long and curved, hence the adjectival "scimitar."

The scimitar mouth pulled back in a mad crow of triumph, the face sweating with guilty pleasure.

Word Value for scimitar
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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