khukuri
/ˈkʊkəri/
noun
- A curved knife with a wide blade, traditionally used by the Gurkhas of Nepal as a weapon and tool.
- He used a khukuri to chop wood for the campfire.
- The khukuri is both a practical tool and a symbol of bravery in Nepal.
- The Gurkha soldier carried a khukuri as part of his uniform.