Meaning of the word "musk ox" in English

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musk ox

US /ˈmʌsk ɑːks/
UK /ˈmʌsk ɑːks/
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Noun

1.

a large, shaggy-haired bovid native to the Arctic, known for its strong musky odor, especially during mating season

Example:
The musk ox has a thick coat that protects it from the cold.
A herd of musk oxen was seen grazing on the tundra.
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