Mahout
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈhaʊt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mahout is a noun meaning (South Asia) An elephant trainer, keeper, and driver.
Meaning
(South Asia) An elephant trainer, keeper, and driver.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To drive (an elephant or elephants).
- (intransitive) To drive elephants.
Example Sentences
The Serrievvan hath the overſight of the Camels, and the Mahout, that of the Elephants.
Word was passed down the river, the call going out for the bravest of Brul mahouting only the strongest of mounts.
Traditionally they are hunters and gatherers but today they are agricultural labourers. […] They are experts at collecting honey and mahouting.
[I]n a cabinet were about a hundred little elephants made of ivory. They were of different sizes, and some had their mahouts or palanquins on their backs.
Word Forms
- mahouts
- mahouting
- mahouted
Synonyms for mahout
Depending on context, synonyms include mahawat, oozie.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mahawat, mafoo, muleman, mandoor, maha, muleteering.
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