ankus

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Definition of ankus in English English dictionary

The hooked goad that is used in India to control elephants

He reached for the ivory handle of his ankus and turned to the stripling.

An elephant goad with a sharp spike and hook, resembling a short-handled boat hook

Hyphenation

an·kus

Etymology

() From Hindi अंकुश (aṅkush), Persian انگیزه (angize), from Sanskrit अङ्क (aṅká).