oxen-like creature
nounUK /ˈɒksən laɪk ˈkriːtʃə/
US /ˈɑːksən laɪk ˈkriːtʃər/
A big strong animal that looks like an ox.
The farmer drew a picture of a huge oxen-like creature pulling a cart.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A make-believe animal in stories that has the body and horns of an ox.
In the tale, an oxen-like creature guarded the mountain pass.
3. Any large, slow, strong animal used for heavy work.
The villagers kept an oxen-like creature to help move the heavy stones.
4. A creature that resembles an ox in shape or strength but is not a true ox.
The museum model showed an oxen-like creature from an ancient legend.