Assegai
noun
A thin, long spear with a sharp iron point, usually thrown by hand, originally from southern Africa.
He defended himself against the lion with an assegai.
Often appears as...
- throw an assegai
- wield an assegai
noun
A tree found in South Africa, also known as the assegai tree or Zulu assegai, which was traditionally used to make the spear assegai. Its scientific name is Curtisia dentata.
The assegai is a large evergreen tree with shiny green leaves.
Often appears as...
- assegai tree
- zulu assegai tree
Usage tips
Botanical
noun
A thin, long spear with a sharp iron point, usually thrown by hand, originally from southern Africa.
He defended himself against the lion with an assegai.
Often appears as...
- throw an assegai
- wield an assegai
noun
A tree found in South Africa, also known as the assegai tree or Zulu assegai, which was traditionally used to make the spear assegai. Its scientific name is Curtisia dentata.
The assegai is a large evergreen tree with shiny green leaves.
Often appears as...
- assegai tree
- zulu assegai tree
Usage tips
Botanical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Weapon
The assegai is particularly associated with South African cultures, especially the Zulu.
Museums often display Zulu shields and assegais together.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Assegais were important historically in tribal warfare and hunting in Africa.
Warriors in history books are often described carrying assegais.
Pro Tip 3/3Weapon Description
Highlighting its design can help visualize the weapon; it's long, thin, and sharp-tipped.
The warrior's assegai was long enough to reach enemies at a distance.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Weapon
The assegai is particularly associated with South African cultures, especially the Zulu.
Museums often display Zulu shields and assegais together.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Assegais were important historically in tribal warfare and hunting in Africa.
Warriors in history books are often described carrying assegais.
Pro Tip 3/3Weapon Description
Highlighting its design can help visualize the weapon; it's long, thin, and sharp-tipped.
The warrior's assegai was long enough to reach enemies at a distance.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Weapon
The assegai is particularly associated with South African cultures, especially the Zulu.
Museums often display Zulu shields and assegais together.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Assegais were important historically in tribal warfare and hunting in Africa.
Warriors in history books are often described carrying assegais.
Pro Tip 3/3Weapon Description
Highlighting its design can help visualize the weapon; it's long, thin, and sharp-tipped.
The warrior's assegai was long enough to reach enemies at a distance.
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