"aux" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈɔks/ [General-American], /ˈɑks/ [General-American], /ˈɔːks/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈɒks/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: US English Pronunciation of Aux & Ox.ogg
Rhymes: -ɔːks, -ɒks Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} aux (not comparable)
  1. Abbreviation of auxiliary. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable Alternative form of: auxiliary Synonyms: aux.
    Sense id: en-aux-en-adj-KuXriHEY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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