Meaning of oozie | Babel Free

Definitions

In Myanmar, an elephant trainer or mahout.

Examples

“This is the story of Ba Galay and Maunga Sein, his oozie, one of the bravest men whom I have⟳ ever met.”

“When Little Elephant is shut⟳ in the pen, the oozie offers him another banana. But he kicks and bawls and will not take⟳ it.”

“It is her chewing gum as she works, but it earns her a sarcastic comment⟳ from the oozie: "My mother, but you are forever eating!" However, his patience is quite undisturbed. The elephant takes her time.”

“Women sometimes help⟳ their oozie husbands with the feeding and care of the elephants, but in Myanmar only males are allowed to become⟳ oozies.”

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