oxen

Etymology

From Middle English oxen, plural of oxe, from Old English oxan, nominative and accusative plural of oxa, equivalent to ox + -en pl.

noun

1. plural of ox

adj

1. Of, relating to, or resembling an ox; oxlike
   These included the adze, saws of different sizes with, very likely, different size teeth or cutting edges, axe, chisels of various sizes, drills with various size drill bits, a square, plumb line, hammer, maul, and awl, plus a sharpening stone of slate and an oxen horn used as an oil flask. 2010, Gayle A. McCoy, GOD’S GOLDEN BOX: The Ark of the Covenant - Page 100
   He also had a tail like an oxen tail only with a razor sharp bard that he used in conflict to stab or slice his victims. 2013, Michael Wayne Snider, Memoirs of a Dragon Slayer - Page 22
   He took a great gulp of wine from an oxen horn goblet and with a sigh slammed it down on the conference table. “Warriors!” he bellowed, gazing about as if daring anyone to challenge him. 2015, Amulon Theophilus, Elomaneck: Duraban Rebels
   Kvigr walked the oxen cart between the huts. There were many markings on each of the huts. 2015, Christian Bullock, Deathstalker: Of the Line of Mer