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English word origin

Etymology of Ox

(constellation): Semantic loan from Chinese 牛宿 (Niúxiù). : (surname): From ox, the animal. : (Oxford): Clipping

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Unnumbered source etymology

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A Chinese constellation located near Capricorn, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle. · The second of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. · A surname. · Clipping of Oxford.

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(constellation): Semantic loan from Chinese 牛宿 (Niúxiù). : (surname): From ox, the animal. : (Oxford): Clipping

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