Aurochs

Pronunciation: /ɔːrɒks/

Definitions of aurochs

noun aurochs

Example Sentences

A1 The aurochs is an extinct species of large wild cattle.

A2 In ancient times, the aurochs roamed freely across Europe.

B1 The aurochs was domesticated by early humans for agricultural purposes.

B2 Researchers are studying ancient DNA to learn more about the genetic makeup of the aurochs.

C1 The aurochs played a significant role in the ecosystem of prehistoric Europe.

C2 Efforts are being made to reintroduce aurochs-like animals through selective breeding and genetic engineering.

Examples of aurochs in a Sentence

formal The aurochs was a large, extinct species of wild cattle that once roamed Europe.

informal I read that the aurochs was like a huge, ancient cow.

slang Those aurochs were the OG cows back in the day.

figurative The aurochs symbolizes the untamed power of nature.

Grammatical Forms of aurochs

• past tense: aurochsed
• plural: aurochses
• comparative: more aurochs
• superlative: most aurochs
• present tense: aurochs
• future tense: will aurochs
• perfect tense: have aurochsed
• continuous tense: is aurochsing
• singular: aurochs
• positive degree: aurochs
• infinitive: to aurochs
• gerund: aurochsing
• participle: aurochsed

Origin and Evolution of aurochs

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old High German

Story behind the word: The word 'aurochs' originated from the Old High German word 'ūrohso'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'aurochs' was used to refer to the wild ancestors of domestic cattle, which roamed Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Over time, the aurochs became extinct, and the word 'aurochs' now refers to the species Bos primigenius.