ANKUSES

Noun

ankuses

plural of ankus

Source: Wiktionary


ANKUS

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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