Where does “khopesh” come from?
khopesh (English) comes from Egyptian ḫpš — foreleg of an animal; strong arm; strength.
khopesh (English): An Ancient-Egyptian sickle-like sword
Definitions
- An Ancient-Egyptian sickle-like sword
Ancestry of “khopesh”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Egyptian | ḫpš | foreleg of an animal; strong arm; strength |