musk ox

A musk ox.

Meaning

Noun

An Arctic mammal, Ovibos moschatus (species) of the Caprinae subfamily of the family Bovidae, having a thick coat and long curved horns.

Origin

So called because of the strong odour, or musk, emitted by the males during the rutting season.

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