parazonium

noun

para·​zo·​ni·​um

ˌparəˈzōnēəm

plural parazonia

-ēə

1

: a small sword or dagger of the ancient Greeks short enough to be worn in the girdle

2

: a short dagger of medieval times

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek parazōnion, from para- para- entry 1 + -zōnion (from zōnē belt, girdle)

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!