Arrowhead

/ˈæroʊhɛd/ noun

The pointed tip of an arrow, typically made of stone, metal, or other hard material. Can also refer to anything shaped like this point.

Compound word from Old English 'arwe' (arrow) + 'heafod' (head). The arrow component traces to Proto-Germanic, while 'head' comes from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning 'top' or 'skull.'

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