What is the meaning of Spatha?

A type of straight sword originating from the first-century Roman Empire. It was worn typically by cavalry officers and is a long version of the left shaped gladius.

Synonym of spathe.

spatha (sword)

spathe (large bract that envelops a spadix)

spatula, spattle

spatha; a long, two-edged, straight sword, 75cm to 1m, typically carried by Roman cavalry officers

batten; broad piece of wood used in weaving to compress the woof threads

a spathe of a palm tree

a kind of tree

Source: wiktionary.org