The meaning of ANKUS is an elephant goad used in India having a sharp spike and hook and resembling a short-handled boat hook.
First Known Use 1823, in the meaning definedabove Time Traveler The first known use ofankuswas in 1823 See more words from the same year The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language withMerriam-Webster Unabridged. ...