oxhead

Meanings

• noun

  An ox's head.

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Variants

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hogshead , hogsheads

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Etymology

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From Old English ōxheafod, from ōx (genitive ēox) 'ox' + heafod 'head'.

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Trivia

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1. An oxhead is also a type of beer served in the Netherlands.

2. In ancient Greece, an ox head was used as a symbol of Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity.

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Related Concepts

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1. ox: A large domesticated animal with a hump between its shoulders and long, heavy horns.

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Culture

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In Chinese culture, an ox head is a symbol of strength and good fortune. In literature, the ox head is a recurring motif in 'The Tale of Genji' by Murasaki Shikibu.

How to Memorize "oxhead"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an ox with its large, powerful head.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oxhead' with the image of an ox's head.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ox = Oxhead' to remember the meaning of the word.

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