# bat'leth

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbæt.lɪθ/

## Definitions
1. A double-ended curved blade weapon with spiked protrusions, controlled by grips along its back, used by Klingons in Star Trek.

## Etymology
From Klingon betleH, short for batlh'etlh (“sword of honor”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bat-leth