Oozie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oozie is a noun meaning In Myanmar, an elephant trainer or mahout.
Meaning
In Myanmar, an elephant trainer or mahout.
Example Sentences
This is the story of Ba Galay and Maunga Sein, his oozie, one of the bravest men whom I have ever met.
When Little Elephant is shut in the pen, the oozie offers him another banana. But he kicks and bawls and will not take it.
Women sometimes help their oozie husbands with the feeding and care of the elephants, but in Myanmar only males are allowed to become oozies.
It is her chewing gum as she works, but it earns her a sarcastic comment from the oozie: "My mother, but you are forever eating!" However, his patience is quite undisturbed. The elephant takes her time.
Word Forms
- oozies
Related Words
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