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- [muhsk-oks]
- /ˈmʌskˌɒks/
- /ˈmʌskɒks/
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- [muhsk-oks]
- /ˈmʌskˌɒks/
Definitions of muskox word
- noun plural muskox a bovine ruminant, Ovibos moschatus, of arctic regions of North America and Greenland, that is between an ox and a sheep in size and anatomy. 1
- noun muskox Alternative spelling of musk ox. 1
- noun muskox large Canadian mammal 0
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Origin of muskox
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
1735-45; musk + ox, so called from its odor
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Parts of speech for Muskox
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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muskox popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is a muskox?
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