(nonstandard) plural of ox

Abbreviation of oxygen.

(astronomy) A Chinese constellation located near Capricorn, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.

(chemistry) Alternative form of oxo-, used before vowels.

An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus), especially when used as a beast of burden. / Any bovine animal (genus Bos). A neat, a beef.

(idiomatic, chiefly southern US) This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.

An ox on the right side of a team of oxen, farther away from a driver customarily walking on the left of the team than a near ox.

plural of ox-butt

(West Country, obsolete) An ox-drawn cart.

(simile) Stupid.