katana

ka·ta·na

 (kə-tä′nə)

n.

A long, single-edge sword for use with two hands, traditionally worn by samurai.

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[Japanese, from Old Japanese : kata, opposite side, one (of a pair) + na, blade.]

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katana

(kəˈtɑːnə)

n

(Fencing) a long, curved single-edged sword traditionally used by Japanese samurai

[C18: Japanese]

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Katana

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