nounpl: oxen (already plural form)
bois
1. plural of ox; adult castrated male cattle used as draft animals or for meat
The farmer used oxen to plow his fields.
O fazendeiro usava bois para arar seus campos.
2. strong, powerful work animals historically essential to agriculture
A team of oxen could pull heavy loads across rough terrain.
Uma junta de bois conseguia puxar cargas pesadas por terrenos acidentados.
Oxen were historically crucial to agriculture in both American and Brazilian rural societies. While less common today due to mechanization, the term remains culturally significant in agricultural heritage, folklore, and historical contexts. In Brazil, 'bois' maintains importance in regional traditions, rodeos, and rural communities, particularly in the Northeast and Central-West regions.
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