Musk Ox

Pronunciation: /mʌsk ɒks/

Definitions of musk ox

noun the fur of the musk ox

Example Sentences

A1 The musk ox has thick fur to keep warm in cold climates.

A2 Musk oxen are known for their strong defense mechanism of forming a circle to protect themselves from predators.

B1 The musk ox population has been increasing in recent years due to conservation efforts.

B2 Researchers have been studying the behavior of musk oxen to better understand their social structure.

C1 The musk ox is a herbivore that primarily feeds on grasses, sedges, and other plant materials.

C2 Climate change poses a threat to the habitat of musk oxen, leading to concerns about their long-term survival.

Examples of musk ox in a Sentence

formal The musk ox is a large herbivore that is well-adapted to living in the Arctic.

informal I saw a musk ox grazing in the field near the mountains.

slang That musk ox is one tough beast, nothing can scare it off.

figurative The team worked together like a herd of musk oxen, strong and united.

Grammatical Forms of musk ox

• past tense: musk oxen
• plural: musk oxen
• comparative: more musk ox-like
• superlative: most musk ox-like
• present tense: musk ox
• future tense: will musk ox
• perfect tense: have musk oxed
• continuous tense: is musk oxing
• singular: musk ox
• positive degree: musk ox
• infinitive: to musk ox
• gerund: musk oxing
• participle: musk oxed

Origin and Evolution of musk ox

First Known Use: 1784 year

Language of Origin: Algonquian/Cree

Story behind the word: The word 'musk ox' originated from the Algonquian language, specifically from the Cree word 'muskum', which means strong-smelling animal.

Evolution of the word: The term 'musk ox' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and usage since it was first introduced in the English language in the late 18th century.