Ox
English
editEtymology
edit- (constellation): Semantic loan from Chinese 牛宿 (Niúxiù).
- (surname): From ox, the animal.
- (Oxford): Clipping
Proper noun
editOx
- (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.
- Clipping of Oxford.
See also
edit- (Chinese zodiac signs) (year of the ~) Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig (Category: en:Chinese zodiac signs)
Anagrams
editPennsylvania German
editEtymology
editCompare German Ochse, Dutch os, English ox.
Noun
editOx m (plural Oxe)