An ox is a large, usually male, cow-like animal that has been trained to pull heavy loads or farm equipment.
From Old English *oxa*, related to German *Ochse* and Latin *bos* meaning “cow, ox.” It’s an ancient word tied to early farming and animal power.
The plural of ox is “oxen,” one of the few old‑style English plurals that survived (like children). Oxen were once as important to transportation and farming as trucks and tractors are today.
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