"naginata" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: naginatas [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese 薙刀 (naginata, literally “mowing hatchet”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|薙刀|lit=mowing hatchet|tr=naginata}} Japanese 薙刀 (naginata, literally “mowing hatchet”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} naginata (plural naginatas)
  1. A traditional Japanese halberd: a polearm historically used to cut down infantry and cavalry. Categories (topical): Polearms, Weapons
    Sense id: en-naginata-en-noun-3ks3IRO3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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