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noun \ ˈäks \

Definition of ox

plural oxen play \ˈäk-sən\ also ox
1 :a domestic bovine mammal (Bos taurus); broadly :a bovine mammal
  • a team of oxen
2 :an adult castrated male domestic ox

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Origin and Etymology of ox

Middle English, from Old English oxa; akin to Old High German ohso ox, Sanskrit ukṣā bull, and perhaps to Sanskrit ukṣati he moistens, Greek hygros wet — more at humor

Other Mammals Terms

dormouse, dugong, gibbon, grimalkin, sable, stoat, ungulate, vole

ox-

combining form
variants: or oxo-

Definition of ox-

:oxygen
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Origin and Etymology of ox-

French, from oxygène

OX Defined for English Language Learners

ox

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noun

Definition of ox for English Language Learners

  • : a bull that has had its sex organs removed

  • : a cow or bull

OX Defined for Kids

ox

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noun \ ˈäks \

Definition of ox for Students

plural oxen \ˈäk-sən\ also ox
1 :a male or female of common domestic cattle or a closely related animal (as a yak)
2 :an adult castrated male ox used especially for hauling loads

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