Ox ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Ox ( noun )

1. A domesticated mammal, Bos taurus, that is used for plowing, for transportation, or for beef and milk.
2. A large bovine mammal, especially a domestic animal of the genus Bos, used for plowing or transportation.
3. A draft animal, especially a bovine mammal used for plowing or transportation.

Origin:

Old english oxa, from proto-germanic *ōksaz (compare dutch os, german ochs), from proto-indo-european *h1ógos (compare latin aries, sanskrit uksán, greek bous).

Examples:

1. The farmer led the ox through the field.
2. Ox meat is considered to be very healthy for human consumption.
3. A bull and a cow are both types of oxen.
4. Oxen are typically stronger than horses and are used for heavy labor.
5. The ancient Egyptians used oxen to pull their plows.

(As a verb)

Ox ( verb )

1. A domesticated mammal, Bos taurus, that is used for plowing, for transportation, or for beef and milk.
2. A large bovine mammal, especially a domestic animal of the genus Bos, used for plowing or transportation.
3. A draft animal, especially a bovine mammal used for plowing or transportation.

Origin:

Old english oxa, from proto-germanic *ōksaz (compare dutch os, german ochs), from proto-indo-european *h1ógos (compare latin aries, sanskrit uksán, greek bous).

Examples:

1. The farmer led the ox through the field.
2. Ox meat is considered to be very healthy for human consumption.
3. A bull and a cow are both types of oxen.
4. Oxen are typically stronger than horses and are used for heavy labor.
5. The ancient Egyptians used oxen to pull their plows.