simitar

/ˈsɪmɪtɑr/
noun
  1. A curved, single-edged sword of Asian origin, often used historically in the Middle East and South Asia.
    • The pirate in the story carried a simitar instead of a straight sword.
    • The warrior drew his simitar and charged into battle.
    • In the museum, we saw an antique simitar with a jeweled handle.