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scimitar vs. cutlass

[sim-i-ter] / ˈsɪm ɪ tər /
Or scimiter,

noun

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

[kuht-luhs] / ˈkʌt ləs /
Or cutlas

noun

  1. a short, heavy, slightly curved sword with a single cutting edge, formerly used by sailors.