oxbow

English

/ˈɒksbəʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • A U-shaped piece of wood used as a collar for an ox, the upper parts fastened to its yoke
  • A meander in a river; the land enclosed by such a loop

Etymology

Compound from English ox + English bow (arch).

Origin

English

bow

Gloss

arch

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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