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Definition of aurochs

aurochs

/ˈaʊ.rɑːks/
au · rochs
Plural:aurochs
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• noun

1

A large, extinct wild ox native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, which is the evolutionary ancestor of modern domestic cattle.

Example

"The aurochs roamed the dense forests of Europe until the last known individual died in Poland in the early seventeenth century."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The singular form ends in '-s', which frequently leads to the back-formed, nonstandard singular 'auroch'. In standard usage, 'aurochs' serves as both the singular and plural form.

• Nearby Words

aurally
aureole
aurinia
aurochs
aurora
auspex
auspices

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German Aurochs, from Old High German ūrohso, a compound of ūr (wild ox) and ohso (ox).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aurochs. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aurochs
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