Ox

Definitions

1. An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus), especially when used as a beast of burden.
2. Abbreviation of oxygen.
   abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable
3. A Chinese constellation located near Capricorn, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.
4. Any bovine animal (genus Bos).
5. The second of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
6. A surname.
7. Clipping of Oxford.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

Equivalents

Examples

“Here the same four kinds are mentioned ... These are sheep, goats, camels and oxen.”

“I'm super excited to be on the summit of K2! No Ox! (coughs) It was hard.”

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