Etymology

oxy

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Today it means: Pertaining to an ox; ox-like. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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oxy · adjective1

From ox + -y.

oxy · adjective, noun2

From combining form oxy-.

oxy · noun3

Clippings.

Oxy · proper noun4

Respelled shortening of the name.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Pertaining to an ox; ox-like.
  • from 19th c. Containing one or more oxygen atoms.

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