ANKUS

ankus

(noun) an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ankus (plural ankuses)

The hooked goad that is used in India to control elephants.

Anagrams

• Kansu, Kuans, Kunas, kunas, unask

Source: Wiktionary


An"kus, n. [Hind., fr. Skr. ankuça.]

Definition: An elephant goad with a sharp spike and hook, resembling a short-handled boat hook. [India] Kipling.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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