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mahout

 

[ mษ™หˆhaสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

elephant handler

A mahout is a person who works with, rides, and tends to elephants, especially in South and Southeast Asia. They are skilled in training and handling these large animals, often developing a close bond with them. The role of a mahout is both an art and a science, rooted in traditional practices.

Synonyms

elephant caretaker, elephant driver

Examples of usage

  • The mahout guided the elephant through the forest.
  • She trained as a mahout, learning the ancient techniques.
  • The mahout's bond with his elephant was evident.
  • Mahouts often live in close proximity to their elephants.

Translations

Translations of the word "mahout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mahout

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคตเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mahout

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mahout

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั…ัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mahout

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒใ‚ฆใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mahout

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mahout

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mahout

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆํ•˜์šฐํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู‡ุงูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mahout

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง่ฑก่ฎญ็ปƒๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mahout

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mahout

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั…ัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฐแƒแƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahout

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mahout

Etymology

The word 'mahout' originates from the Hindi word 'mahฤut', which means 'elephant driver' or 'elephant keeper'. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'mahฤutaka'. The term has been used primarily in the context of South and Southeast Asian cultures, where elephants have significant cultural and historical importance. Traditionally, mahouts were often employed by royalty or in the logging industry, where trained elephants played a crucial role in transporting heavy logs. The relationship between a mahout and their elephant is often seen as a lifelong partnership, with mahouts acquiring skills handed down through generations. As elephant populations face increasing threats from habitat loss and poaching, the role of mahouts is evolving, with many advocating for the conservation and protection of these magnificent creatures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,849, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.