simitar

sim·i·tar

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-i-ter]
- /ˈsɪm ɪ tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-i-ter]
- /ˈsɪm ɪ tər/

Definition of simitar word

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

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Origin of simitar

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; < Italian scimitarra, ultimately < Persian

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Parts of speech for Simitar

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Simitar

simitar popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

simitar usage trend in Literature

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