Definition of COX

1. Noun. Either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin.

Exact synonyms: Cyclooxygenase
Generic synonyms: Enzyme
Specialized synonyms: Cox-1, Cyclooxygenase-1, Cox-2, Cyclooxygenase-2

2. Verb. Act as the coxswain, in a boat race.
Generic synonyms: Be, Follow

3. Noun. The helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew.
Exact synonyms: Coxswain
Generic synonyms: Helmsman, Steerer, Steersman

Definition of COX

1. n. A coxcomb; a simpleton; a gull.

Definition of COX

1. Noun. (acronym of cyclooxygenase) ¹

2. Proper noun. (surname A=An English from=Middle English dot=) for either son of, or servant of someone named Cocke or Cook. ¹

3. Noun. A coxswain of a boat, especially of a racing crew. ¹

4. Verb. To act as coxswain. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of COX

1. to coxswain [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: coxswain

Lexicographical Neighbors of COX

cowsheds
cowskin
cowskins
cowslip
cowslipped
cowslips
cowson
cowsons
cowtree
cowtrees
cowwheat
cowwheats
cowy
cowyard
cox
coxa
coxa adducta
coxa plana
coxa valga
coxae
coxal
coxalgia
coxalgias
coxalgic
coxalgies
coxalgy
coxcomb
coxcombic

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