Usually means: Ancient Greek short, double-edged sword.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (xiphos)

noun:  (historical) A double-edged, single-handed sword, typically used by Ancient Greek hoplites as a secondary weapon after the dory (thrusting spear) or javelin.

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