OX

ox, wild ox

(noun) any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos

ox

(noun) an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ox (plural oxen)

An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus).

Any bovine animal (genus Bos). A neat, a beef.

Synonyms

• (castrated male of cattle): bullock, steer

Anagrams

• XO, xo

Etymology

Proper noun

Ox

(astronomy) A Chinese constellation located near Capricorn, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.

The second of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

A surname.

Anagrams

• XO, xo

Source: Wiktionary



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