ankhus
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 0.00 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Alternative form of ankus.
Example Sentences
- "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."