noun

Excalibur

ehks-KA-lih-b

Excalibur (noun) means the legendary sword belonging to King Arthur, said to have magical powers. Example: “In the legend, only the true king could pull Excalibur from the stone.”

noun

The legendary sword belonging to King Arthur, said to have magical powers.

"In the legend, only the true king could pull Excalibur from the stone."

How to use Excalibur

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishKing Arthur's magic sword from British legend.

Word forms

Excaliburs plural

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Etymology

Traced through Old French Escalibor back to a Welsh original meaning roughly "hard cleft," related to the Irish sword-name Caladbolg.

Origin: Old French

Frequently asked questions

What does “Excalibur” mean?

The word “Excalibur” means the legendary sword belonging to King Arthur, said to have magical powers. In plain terms, king Arthur's magic sword from British legend.

How do you pronounce “Excalibur”?

“Excalibur” is pronounced ehks-KA-lih-b (/ɛksˈkæ.lɪ.bɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Excalibur” in a sentence?

Here is “Excalibur” used in a sentence: “In the legend, only the true king could pull Excalibur from the stone.”

What part of speech is “Excalibur”?

“Excalibur” is a noun.

Where does the word “Excalibur” come from?

The word “Excalibur” comes from Old French. Traced through Old French Escalibor back to a Welsh original meaning roughly "hard cleft," related to the Irish sword-name Caladbolg.