What does OXEYE mean?

oxeye 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions
  1. A type of daisy with a large yellow center and white petals.
  2. A circular window or opening in a roof or ceiling.
  3. A large, round, or oval-shaped eye of an ox or other animal.
3. Pronunciations
  • US: /ˈɑksˌaɪ/
  • UK: /ˈɒksaɪ/
4. Origin and Usage

The term "oxeye" originated from the Old English word "oxēge" which means "ox island." The word "ox" refers to an ox or another large animal, and "eye" refers to the circular shape of the flower or opening. The term "oxeye" is used to describe the large, round, or oval-shaped eye of an ox or other animal, as well as a type of daisy with a large yellow center and white petals. It is also used to describe a circular window or opening in a roof or ceiling.

5. Synonyms
  • oxeye daisy
  • Leucanthemum vulgare
  • marguerite
6. Related Words
  • oxide
  • oxyac
  • oxyge
7. Example Sentences
  1. The field was covered in oxeye daisies.
  2. The old barn had an oxeye window in the roof.
  3. The oxeye of the ox was large and brown.


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