Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
water-ox
Noun
ˈwɔːtəˌrɒks
Definition
A water-ox is a type of large, domesticated animal often found in wet marshy areas, known for its ability to swim and work in waterlogged fields.
Examples
- The water-ox is essential for rice farming in many regions of Southeast Asia.
- Farmers rely on the strength of the water-ox to plow their fields during the monsoon season.
- You can often see water-oxen working alongside farmers in flooded fields.
Meaning
This term refers to a domesticated ox that has adapted to living in aquatic environments, especially in parts of Asia.
Synonyms
- Water buffalo
- Swamp ox
- Domestic buffalo
