English Explanatory Dictionary

naginata

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Japanese halberd: a polearm historically used to cut down infantry and cavalry.

Word forms

naginata naginatas

Etymology

From Japanese 薙刀 (naginata, literally “mowing hatchet”).

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