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Definition of vaux

vaux

/vɔːks/
vaux
Plural:Vauxes
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• noun

1

A surname of Anglo-Norman origin, derived from the Old French plural for 'valley'.

Example

"The renowned landscape architect Calvert Vaux collaborated closely with Frederick Law Olmsted to design New York's Central Park."

2

A geographical naming element meaning 'valleys', historically found in various European chateaux, estates, and English place names.

Example

"They spent the afternoon exploring the grand gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte during their tour of historical French estates."

Word Nuance & Usage

In standard English usage, 'vaux' is almost exclusively encountered capitalized as a proper noun, functioning as a surname or a geographic place name element.

• Rhymes for vaux

• Nearby Words

vaulting
vaunted
vaupes
vaux
vax
vaxjo
veal

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old French 'vaux', the plural of 'val' (valley), tracing its ultimate roots back to the Latin 'vallis'.

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