Ox (Noun)
Meaning 1
An adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gaur is a large ox native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
- In the Himalayas, the yak is a long-haired ox that is well adapted to the harsh climate.
- The banteng is a wild ox found in Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive curved horns.
- The aurochs, an ancient type of ox, is now extinct but was once found throughout much of Eurasia.
- The kouprey is a rare and endangered ox found in the forests of Cambodia and Thailand.