Ankus

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Mar 01 2006 at 14:31:44

An"kus (?), n. [Hind., fr. Skr. a&ndot;kuça.]

An elephant goad with a sharp spike and hook, resembling a short-handled boat hook. [India] Kipling.

 

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