How Do You Spell URUS?
Pronunciation: [jˈʊ͡əɹəs] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "urus" is [jˈʊ͡əɹəs], [jˈʊəɹəs], [j_ˈʊə_ɹ_ə_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [jˈʊ͡əɹəs] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "urus" is [jˈʊ͡əɹəs], [jˈʊəɹəs], [j_ˈʊə_ɹ_ə_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Urus, also known by its scientific name Bos primigenius, refers to an extinct species of wild ox, particularly a large and powerful bovine that once roamed parts of Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
The urus was one of the ancestors of modern domestic cattle and played a significant role in the development of various domesticated breeds. With a bulky body and a shoulder height of about 6 feet (1.8 meters) or more, the urus possessed a strong physique and a distinctive hump on its back. Its horns were long, strong, and curved, adding to its formidable appearance.
During ancient times, urus populations gradually declined due to hunting and habitat loss, leading to their eventual extinction. The last recorded urus in Europe died in Poland in 1627.
Throughout history, the urus has been depicted in various forms of artwork, including cave paintings and ancient sculptures, highlighting its importance to early human societies. Its genetic legacy can still be found in cattle breeds that have inherited certain physical characteristics and behavioral traits from this ancestral species.
In contemporary usage, the term "urus" can also refer to an individual showing strong or wild characteristics, drawing on the powerful and untamable nature of this ancestor of domestic cattle.
The wild ox, described by Caesar in his Commentaries, and stated to have abounded during his invasion in the forests of Gaul and Germany-long extinct in all parts of Europe.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "urus" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "ūrus", which refers to a type of wild ox or wild cow that lived in Europe and Asia. The Latin word "ūrus" ultimately derives from a Proto-Indo-European root "ūr-" or "ūros", which means "wild ox". The word "urus" has been adopted into several languages with similar meanings, including Old English ("ūr"), German ("Uhr"), and Old Norse ("Úr").
