NOUN | artifact | khukuri | a curved steel knife with a razor-sharp edge used in combat by the Gurkhas |
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Meaning | A curved steel knife with a razor-sharp edge used in combat by the Gurkhas; has cultural and religious significance in Nepal. | |
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Region | Nepal, Kingdom of Nepal | A small landlocked Asian country high in the Himalayas between India and China |
Broader | knife | A weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point |
Spanish | khukuri | |
Catalan | khukuri |
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