ankhus

Definitions

Noun. [B1]

Examples

“If his argument on this issue⟳ is found at fault, and the traditional division (Coinage with king with spear = Azes I, coinage with king holding ankhus [the object is not a whip as it is often assumed] = Azes II) is vindicated, all other conclusions by Senior must be revised.”

“The mahout used his feet and an ankhus to direct⟳ the elephant, as his voice might not be heard in the din of combat.”

“He used a hook in one hand, called an ankhus, to guide⟳ the elephant when voice and foot commands were not enough.”

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