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Ankus

Noun

A traditional Indian elephant goad or hook used by mahouts.

Sample sentence: The mahout used an ankus to guide the elephant through the dense forest.

Noun (Plural)

Sharp-pointed iron hooks used in some forms of elephant training.

Sample sentence: The trainers carried ankuses to discipline the elephants during the training session.

Adjective

Pertaining to or characteristic of a particular region or locality.

Sample sentence: The festival showcased the ankus art of the local tribe.