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spatha

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.11 in modern English

Syllables
spatha
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of straight sword originating from the first-century Roman Empire. It was worn typically by cavalry officers and is a long version of the left shaped gladius.

noun

Synonym of spathe.

Etymology

From Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē, “any broad blade, of wood or metal”). Doublet of spade, spathe, and epee.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *(s)peh₂-, spatha, σπάθη

Inflected Forms

spathas (plural) spathae (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

spathe spade spatula

Synonyms

spathe

Questions

What does spatha mean?
A type of straight sword originating from the first-century Roman Empire. It was worn typically by cavalry officers and is a long version of the left shaped gladius.
Where does spatha come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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