Ankus

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈaÅ‹kÉ™s/

Origin

From Hindi अंकुस, from Sanskrit अङ्कुश.

Full definition of ankus

Noun

1. 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.

Anagrams

• kunas, Kunas