1. plural of muskox; large Arctic hoofed mammals with long shaggy coats and curved horns, native to Greenland and northern North America
Usage: plural form; also spelled 'musk oxen' or 'musk-oxen'

Examples

• The muskoxen huddled together to protect themselves from the harsh Arctic wind.
• Scientists studied the muskoxen population in northern Canada to monitor their health.
• A herd of muskoxen can survive in extremely cold climates where few other large animals live.
• The muskoxen's thick coat provides excellent insulation against freezing temperatures.
• Inuit hunters have traditionally hunted muskoxen for food and materials.