What is another word for aurochs?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːɹɒkz] (IPA)

The word "aurochs" refers to an extinct species of wild cattle that roamed across Europe and Asia. Synonyms for this word include the ancient cow, urus, and European bison. The aurochs were known for their immense size and strength, and they played an important role in many ancient cultures. While the species is now extinct, its legacy lives on in modern cattle breeds and in the cultural significance attributed to it by many societies. As we continue to learn more about this fascinating animal, we may discover even more synonyms for the word "aurochs" that help to capture its unique qualities and importance.

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What are the hypernyms for Aurochs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Aurochs?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for aurochs (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Aurochs?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Aurochs

Sometimes she went and told her mother how naughty her daughter was, even to calling her an aurochs.
"Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks"
William Elliot Griffis
This chief, as the story runs, was once out hunting the aurochs with a large following, accompanied by his dog Molda, and being arrived in a beautiful country through which flowed a pretty stream, he determined to settle there, called the river the Moldava, built a city which he named Roman, reduced the inhabitants and their chiefs to submission, and became the first Voivode of Moldavia.
"Roumania Past and Present"
James Samuelson
The aurochs is the European Bison, and is one of the largest and noblest of the genus.
"Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals"
R. Lee

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