English · Nature & Environment
oxen
/ˈɒksn̩/
[/ˈɒksn̩/]
plural of ox
Beginnernoun
Definition
Oxen is the irregular plural of ox, large strong cattle used for pulling heavy loads.
Example
Two oxen pulled the wooden cart.
Two oxen pulled the wooden cart.
Etymology
From Old English 'oxa'; like 'children', it keeps the old '-en' plural.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the few '-en' plurals in English.