okse — meaning in English

English meaning

• bull noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
• ox noun A castrated adult male of domestic cattle, traditionally used to pull carts or ploughs.

Senses

okse is used for these senses in English:

• bull Any adult male bovine.
• bull An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
• bull A large, strong man.
• ox An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus), especially when used as a beast of burden.

bull — full definition

1. noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
2. adj Describing a market where prices are rising or expected to rise.
3. noun Nonsense; empty or dishonest talk (informal).
4. noun An official document or edict issued by the Pope.

ox — full definition

1. noun A castrated adult male of domestic cattle, traditionally used to pull carts or ploughs.
2. noun Any animal of the cattle family, more broadly.

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