khanjar

[ kahn-jahr ]

noun

1. a curved dagger of Islamic countries.

Word History and Origins

Origin of khanjar¹

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

Example Sentences

A khanjar, or dagger, is placed on the ground, and the girl who is to undergo the ceremony puts a garland thereon.

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