"Ox" meaning in English

See Ox in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: : (constellation): Semantic loan from Chinese 牛宿 (Niúxiù). : (surname): From ox, the animal. : (Oxford): Clipping Etymology templates: {{sense|constellation}} (constellation):, {{semantic loan|en|zh|牛宿}} Semantic loan from Chinese 牛宿 (Niúxiù), {{sense|surname}} (surname):, {{m|en|ox}} ox, {{sense|Oxford}} (Oxford): Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ox
  1. (astronomy) A Chinese constellation located near Capricorn, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle. Categories (topical): Astronomy, Astrology
    Sense id: en-Ox-en-name-3qIirbYn Disambiguation of Astrology: 44 35 8 13 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 42 7 14 Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
  2. The second of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. Related terms (Chinese zodiac signs): Rat
    Sense id: en-Ox-en-name-z5mQEybS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 42 7 14 Disambiguation of 'Chinese zodiac signs': 32 57 5 6
  3. A surname.
    Sense id: en-Ox-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames
  4. Clipping of Oxford. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping Alternative form of: Oxford
    Sense id: en-Ox-en-name-0xI-pGXU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 42 7 14
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig

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