English Explanatory Dictionary

ankus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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

Pronunciation

/ˈaŋ.kəs/

Word forms

ankus ankuses ankhus ankush ankusha

Etymology

From Hindi अंकुस (aṅkus)/अंकुश (aṅkuś), from Sanskrit अङ्कुश (aṅkuśa).

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