Mahout (noun)

1. A person who trains, cares for, and rides elephants in India and Southeast Asia.
2. A person who is skilled in handling and controlling elephants.

Origin:

From the hindi word "mahaut" meaning "driver of an elephant".

Examples:

1. The mahout guided the elephant through the crowded streets.
2. The mahout used vocal commands and gentle touches to control the elephant.
3. The mahout spent years training the elephant for the circus.
4. The mahout was able to detect any sign of illness in the elephant.
5. The mahout was an expert in elephant behavior and knew how to communicate with the animal.