AUROCHS


Meaning of AUROCHS in English

ˈau̇ˌräks, ˈȯˌr- noun

also au·roch -äk

( plural aurochs also aurochses )

Etymology: German (now usually auerochs ), from Old High German ūrohso, from ūro aurochs + ohso head of cattle, ox; akin to Old English ūr aurochs, Old Norse ūrr, Gothic uraz, a runic name, and probably to Old Norse ūr drizzle — more at urine , ox

1. : urus

2. : wisent

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