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oxen

/ˈɒksn̩/

[/ˈɒksn̩/]

plural of ox

Beginnernoun

Definition

Oxen is the irregular plural of ox, large strong cattle used for pulling heavy loads.

Example

Two oxen pulled the wooden cart.

Two oxen pulled the wooden cart.

Etymology

From Old English 'oxa'; like 'children', it keeps the old '-en' plural.

How & Where It’s Used

One of the few '-en' plurals in English.

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