The difference between Scimitar and Sword
When used as nouns, scimitar means a sword of persian origin that features a curved blade, whereas sword means a long-bladed weapon with a hilt, and usually a pommel and cross-guard, which is designed to stab, slash, and/or hack.
Scimitar is also verb with the meaning: to strike or slice with, or as if with, a scimitar.
check bellow for the other definitions of Scimitar and Sword
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Scimitar as a noun:
A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.
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Scimitar as a noun:
A long-handled billhook.
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Scimitar as a verb (transitive):
To strike or slice with, or as if with, a scimitar.
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Sword as a noun (weaponry):
A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, and usually a pommel and cross-guard, which is designed to stab, slash, and/or hack.
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Sword as a noun (tarot):
A suit in the minor arcana in tarot.
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Sword as a noun (tarot):
A card of this suit.
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Sword as a noun (weaving):
One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
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Sword as a noun (heraldiccharge):
The weapon, often used as a heraldic charge.