kopesh

English

Noun

kopesh (plural kopeshes)

1. Alternative form of khopesh
   • 2012, Michael Scott, The Enchantress, Random House:

     They each held a metal kopesh, the curved sickle-like sword favored by the Egyptians, though its origins were much older.

   • 1916, Garrett Chatfield Pier, The Great Temple of Amonra at Karnak:

     We see Sheshonk smiting the Asiatics and Amon-ra handing to him the kopesh or "curved sword of victory."

Anagrams

• Kheops