ox

ox · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A domesticated bovine animal, especially a castrated adult male used as a draft animal.

  2. 2.

    Any bovine animal, such as a cow, bull, or buffalo.

Forms

plural: oxen

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    strong as an ox — very strong and sturdy
  • •
    dumb ox — a slow-witted person

Related words

See also: bull, cattle, cow
Synonyms: bull, cattle

Etymology

From Old English oxa, of Germanic origin, related to Dutch os and German Ochse.