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A mahout is a person in India, almost always a male, who rides an elephant. The word "mahout" is derived from the Hindi word - "mahaut". A mahout will usually start riding his elephant at a very young age and they will work together for as long as they are both alive.
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Another word for elephant keeper?
Mahout in english i guess..Yaanai pagan in tamil
What do you call the person who rides on the elephant and directs?
A mahout is a person who drives an elephant. The word mahout comes from the Hindi words mahaut and mahavat, derivatives of the Sanskrit word mahamatra, meaning "[one] having great measure."
Why is the word mahout in the store window in singing in the rain?
The window says "smoke mahout" so it was probably a 1920's cigarette brand. All I know is that a Mahout is the driver of an elephant.
What is the name of an elephant rider?
check it out, but I think it is a mahout. I know mahout's take care of elephants in India and other places in Asia, but I think the term extends to an elephant jockey.
What is a mahout?
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Who is Bukong in Elephant run?
He is a mahout
What is mahout's stick called?
ANKUS
What is an elephant rider called?
A mahout
What are the release dates for Sinbad Jr- - 1965 Way Out Mahout?
Sinbad Jr- - 1965 Way Out Mahout was released on: USA: 1965
What animal does a mahout work with?
Mahouts work with elephants.
How do you pronounce mahout'?
muh-HOUT
What are the release dates for Way of Life - 2010 Mahout 1-3?
Way of Life - 2010 Mahout 1-3 was released on: USA: 1 October 2010
