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ankus

Pronunciation: /ˈaŋ.kəs/

The English word “ankus” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

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

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