Ankhus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ankhus is a noun meaning Alternative form of ankus.
Meaning
Alternative form of ankus.
Example Sentences
He used a hook in one hand, called an ankhus, to guide the elephant when voice and foot commands were not enough.
The mahout used his feet and an ankhus to direct the elephant, as his voice might not be heard in the din of combat.
If his argument on this issue is found at fault, and the traditional division (Coinage with king with spear = Azes I, coinage with king holding ankhus [the object is not a whip as it is often assumed] = Azes II) is vindicated, all other conclusions by Senior must be revised.
Word Forms
- ankhuses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ankush, ankusha, ankus, shambuk, chawbuck, tuskar.
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