noun
- Plural of ankush; a hooked stick or goad used to control and guide elephants.
Usage: Also spelled 'ankus' or 'ankusha'; Primarily used in South Asian contexts, especially India
Examples
- The mahout used ankushes to direct the elephants during the procession.
- Traditional ankushes are crafted from wood and metal.
- The elephant trainer carried several ankushes of different sizes.
- In Indian temples, ankushes are sometimes displayed as historical artifacts.