Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aurochs
Noun
/ˈɔː.rɒks/
Definition
An extinct species of large horned cattle that lived in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Examples
- The aurochs roamed freely across the plains of ancient Europe.
- Some experts believe that prehistoric cave paintings depict the aurochs in their natural habitat.
Meaning
The aurochs was a wild ancestor of domestic cattle, known for its immense size and strength.
Synonyms
- Wild cattle
- Ur
- Bos primigenius
