1. A large Arctic hoofed mammal (Ovibos moschatus) with a stocky body, short legs, and long shaggy coat; also called a musk ox.
Usage: Usually used in singular or plural form 'ovibos' or 'musk oxen'; Scientific/taxonomic term; 'musk ox' is the common English name

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• The ovibos is native to the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland.
• Herds of ovibos can survive extreme cold and sparse vegetation.
• The ovibos has a distinctive musky odor, which gives it its common name.
• Scientists study ovibos populations to monitor Arctic ecosystem health.
• The thick coat of an ovibos provides insulation in temperatures below minus 40 degrees.