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Meaning of spatha | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

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.
historical
Synonym of spathe.

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Spathari Spathe spathebothriidean spathic iron spathilla spathiphyllum