ANKUS Meaning and
Definition
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Ankus, also known as ankush, is a noun that refers to a traditional Indian tool or implement used primarily for managing and controlling captive elephants. It consists of a long, pointed metal hook or rod attached to a handle made of wood or metal. The term "ankus" can be translated from Hindi as "elephant goad" or "elephant prod."
In practice, the ankus is used by mahouts, who are the traditional elephant keepers or trainers in India and other parts of Southeast Asia. The mahouts use the ankus to assert physical and psychological control over the elephants. By gently nudging or prodding the sensitive parts of an elephant's body, such as the ears or feet, the mahouts can guide the animal more effectively and ensure its safety and obedience.
Historically, the ankus was also employed in certain religious and ceremonial contexts. It symbolized authority and power, and was often carried by kings, royal attendants, or priests during processions or other regal events.
However, it is important to note that the use of the ankus has been the subject of criticism and controversy in recent times. Animal rights activists argue that it can cause pain and harm to elephants if not used appropriately or excessively. As a result, there have been calls for improved animal welfare practices and the development of alternative, non-invasive methods for managing elephants.
Common Misspellings for ANKUS
- znkus
- snkus
- wnkus
- qnkus
- abkus
- amkus
- ajkus
- ahkus
- anjus
- ankys
- ankhs
- ankjs
- ankis
- ank8s
- ank7s
- ankua
- ankuz
- ankux
- ankud
- sankus
Etymology of ANKUS
The word "Ankus" is derived from the Sanskrit word "aṅkuśa" which means "elephant goad" or "elephant hook". The word is composed of two elements:
1. "Anku" (also spelled "ank") means "hook" or "goad" and is derived from the verb "ankayati" meaning "to goad" or "to urge on". It is related to the Sanskrit root "akṣ" which means "to sharpen" or "to make pointed".
2. "Usha" is derived from the Sanskrit root "us" which means "to burn" or "to shine". It is often associated with the dawn or the rising sun.
Together, "aṅkuśa" refers to a tool used by elephant handlers to control or guide elephants.
Similar spelling words for ANKUS
- yanquis,
- EINECS,
- uncoes,
- winkies,
- wenxue,
- yanxi,
- uncozy,
- anwax,
- yiannakis,
- iynx,
- INGUASA,
- ANCS,
- Aonghas,
- wonks,
- AANEX,
- annexa,
- wenxia,
- ewings,
- Angoisse,
- winx,
- angas,
- Anngus,
- ANX-1,
- Yunx,
- winnocks,
- Uncous,
- owings,
- P-ANCAS,
- yunxia,
- aengus,
- WINWOX,
- unwax,
- Yinxu,
- oyonnax,
- UNEXC,
- ENX,
- incas,
- unguis,
- uncase,
- Iniquous,
- ingoes,
- ONKZ,
- ANX2,
- ONIX,
- inkosi,
- ANXII,
- ANOX,
- unicase,
- eunuchs,
- IHNCWYS,
- ionics,
- Enixa,
- onyx,
- IANCAS,
- encase,
- wenxi,
- ANXA1,
- UNK/UNKS,
- AUNOX,
- ANXI,
- unix-like,
- INCOSE,
- Ancus,
- Incase,
- iniguez,
- incus,
- pwb/unix,
- yangs,
- engaz,
- INEX,
- aniccas,
- ENGS,
- wenxiu,
- ENGCE,
- young's,
- wanax,
- AUNYX,
- whangs,
- ANQZ,
- ANCSU,
- enochs,
- UNCHS,
- ANCCS,
- anoxia,
- enix,
- ENGOS,
- weighings,
- AINNX,
- ingwaz,
- INCSW,
- wings,
- enoughs,
- ANEGS,
- ANX,
- unyokes,
- AINYX,
- inks,
- ANNAXY,
- AENX,
- ANXU,
- ENACS,
- INCASA,
- anexo,
- yangzi,
- oengus,
- wing's,
- winkhaus,
- ANAX,
- Yannakis,
- unhooks,
- wingas,
- wongs,
- yankies,
- wanks,
- youngs,
- Aonghus,
- enneakis-,
- ANNX,
- UNCS,
- Inquies,
- ENOGS,
- ennogs,
- ENGASE,
- ANNYX,
- enokis,
- unix/32v,
- annex,
- innocuous,
- ingos,
- Ungues,
- EANX,
- ANOIX,
- AIANX,
- UNQUES,
- ANXA2,
- eyewinks,
- ENQWS,
- yonex,
- Anaks,
- onychias,
- onex,
- onkus,
- angus,
- eniacs,
- Incuse,
- yanks,
- ENGSO,
- INOX,
- Incuss,
- ANX1,
- ENGSS,
- co-wings,
- iencsi,
- uncus,
- UNICS,
- INACS,
- Oncos,
- anguis,
- ENCS,
- Oncus,
- C-ONCS,
- ANUIX,
- ANCSA,
- uncos,
- INGAAS,
- winks,
- yonks,
- wooings,
- EENX,
- ENAGAS,
- Anoikis,
- ENOX,
- UNCCS,
- oinks,
- Uncas,
- ankhs,
- uniques,
- unix,
- wongas,
- INHX,
- wangs,
- INAX,
- Yankees,
- ANXA5,
- aingas,
- ewing's,
- UNICOS,
- UNAX,
- ings,
- enqueso,
- annexe,
- Unkiss,
- inachus,
- eyeings,
- Yanixia,
- INCOS,
- inwicks,
- enough's,
- Aonyx,
- wangsa,
- winkeys,
- yungas.
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