Definition of Ankus

1. Noun. An elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook.

Generic synonyms: Goad, Prod

Definition of Ankus

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

Definition of Ankus

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ankus

1. an elephant goad [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ankus

ankle slappers
anklebone
anklebones
ankled
ankleless
anklelock
anklelocks
ankles
anklet
anklets
ankling
anklong
anklongs
anklung
anklungs
ankus (current term)
ankuses
ankush
ankushes
ankylo-
ankylodactyly
ankylography
ankylomele
ankylopoietic
ankyloproctia
ankylosaur

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