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arrowhead
noun
ar·row·head
ˈer-ō-ˌhed 
ˈer-ə-,
ˈa-rō-,
ˈa-rə-
1
: a wedge-shaped piercing tip usually fixed to an arrow
2
: something resembling an arrowhead
3
: any of a genus (Sagittaria) of marsh or aquatic plants of the water-plantain family with leaves shaped like arrowheads
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The Grammy winner, 34, showed her support for Kelce, 35, by rocking a vintage-style jacket decked out in Chiefs imagery and colors, including a large arrowhead logo on the back and red and gold sleeves.
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
A long time ago Dozens of bronze and flint arrowheads recovered from the Tollense Valley are revealing details about the able-bodied warriors who fought in the Bronze Age battle.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 28 Sep. 2024
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Arrowhead Vine
Several varieties of easy-to-grow arrowhead vine boast pink- or red-tinged leaves.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
Your use of details such as the Katniss roots in the chapter headers and arrowheads in the beginning and endpapers is subtly beautiful and a creative nod to the series.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
A long time ago Dozens of bronze and flint arrowheads recovered from the Tollense Valley are revealing details about the able-bodied warriors who fought in the Bronze Age battle.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 28 Sep. 2024
The following colorful houseplants will perfectly complement your indoor fall decor.
01 of 09
Arrowhead Vine
Several varieties of easy-to-grow arrowhead vine boast pink- or red-tinged leaves.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
Your use of details such as the Katniss roots in the chapter headers and arrowheads in the beginning and endpapers is subtly beautiful and a creative nod to the series.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Arrowhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrowhead. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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arrowhead
noun
ar·row·head
-ˌhed
1
: the wedge-shaped striking end of an arrow
2
: something (as a mark) resembling an arrowhead
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