Sparhawk files the word away in his head for future reference. He's learning something on this bizarre ship everyday.

"It was the closest word that I could think of. They seemed different from the ones that my companions used during the Taxxom attack. Are there truly that many variations?"

It's a new weapon. Prepare to have your ear bent until Sparhawk knows more. After all, you never know when someone might try to kill you with one (again).