The makhaira is a type of Ancient Greek bladed weapon and tool, generally a large knife or sword, similar in appearance to the modern-day machete, with a single cutting edge. == Terminology == The Greek word μάχαιρα (mákhaira, plural mákhairai), also transliterated machaira or machaera, is possibly related to μάχη (mákhē) "a battle", μάχεσθαι (mákhesthai) "to fight".
The makhaira is a type of Ancient Greek bladed weapon and tool, generally a large knife or sword, similar in appearance to the modern-day machete, with a single cutting edge. == Terminology == The Greek word μάχαιρα (mákhaira, plural mákhairai), also transliterated machaira or machaera, is possibly related to μάχη (mákhē) "a battle", μάχεσθαι (mákhesthai) "to fight".
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