ankus
English
Etymology
From Hindi अंकुस (aṅkus), from Sanskrit अङ्कुश (aṅkuśa).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈaŋ.kəs/
Noun
ankus (plural ankuses)
- The hooked goad that is used in India to control elephants.
- 2007, Michael Chabon, Gentlemen of the Road, Sceptre 2008, p. 22:
- He reached for the ivory handle of his ankus and turned to the stripling.
- 2007, Michael Chabon, Gentlemen of the Road, Sceptre 2008, p. 22:
Anagrams
- Kansu, Kuans, Kunas, kunas, unask