Ataghans

/ˈætəɡɑːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of ataghan; multiple long curved daggers or short swords used in Ottoman and Islamic cultures.

Etymology

Standard English plural formed by adding '-s' to the singular 'ataghan', which comes from Turkish 'yatağan'.

Kelly Says

When you see a museum display of Ottoman weapons, you might see a whole collection of ataghans arranged by style—some ornate, some practical, all with that distinctive elegant curve!

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