A singular form (though archaic) referring to an aurochs; a large wild ox that went extinct in the 17th century.
From German Aurochs, possibly from Old Norse úrr 'auroch' plus German Ochs 'ox.' This ancient creature inspired Germanic language naming conventions and appears in archaeological texts.
The auroch was so massive and fierce that ancient Romans considered hunting one a major test of warrior strength—extinction of this beast marked the end of truly wild megafauna in Europe.
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