yataghan
/ˈjætəɡæn/
NOUN
1. A traditional curved sword
A type of curved sword traditionally used in Muslim countries from the mid-16th to the late 19th centuries.
1.1. A historical curved sword
A distinctive single-edged sword with a curved blade, historically associated with the Ottoman Empire and other regions of the Muslim world.
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- The collector proudly displayed his antique yataghan as the centerpiece of his sword collection.
- The historical museum featured a rare and ornate yataghan from the Ottoman Empire.
- The adventurer strapped the curved yataghan to his belt before embarking on the perilous journey.
- During the archaeological excavation, the team unearthed a well-preserved yataghan from a centuries-old battleground.