khanjar

American  

[kahn-jahr] / ˈkɑn dʒɑr /

noun

1. a curved dagger of Islamic countries.

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Etymology

Origin of khanjar

1675–85; earlier canjare, canjer (< Turkish hançer ) < Persian khanjar

Example Sentences

Khanjar's coalition is called Azm.

From Reuters

In a race between the powerful Sunni speaker of Parliament, Mohammad al-Halbousi, and Iraqi businessman Khamis al-Khanjar, Sheikh Hammeed said he had told his followers to support Mr. Khanjar.

From New York Times

The tribal leader said both political figures were suspected of corruption, including Mr. Khanjar whom he acknowledged having “corrupt friends.”

From New York Times

In 2018, Khanjar and Abu Mazen unexpectedly joined a bloc of Iran-backed parties and militia leaders in the Iraqi parliament.

From Reuters

Then, in May 2019, Khanjar and Abu Mazen intervened in the selection of Nineveh’s new governor, according to nine sources, including several members of the regional administrative council and relatives of the two men.

From Reuters