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hox
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Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Hoxverb
To hough; to hamstring.
Etymology: from hog, Saxon.
Thou art a coward,
Which hoxes honesty behind, restraining
From course required. William Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale.Lodronius, perceiving the old soldier’s meaning, alighted, and with his sword hoxed his horse, saying aloud, This day, valiant soldiers, shall you have me both your general and fellow soldier, fighting on foot as one of yourselves. Richard Knolles.
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HOX
HOX refers to a group of genes known as homeobox genes that play a crucial role in the development of an organism. These genes are found in many animals, including humans, and are responsible for regulating the body's overall structure by controlling the formation and positioning of body parts during embryonic development. The HOX genes are often arranged in clusters along the chromosomes and are highly conserved across species, indicating their fundamental importance in coordinating the body plan.
Webster Dictionary
Hoxverb
to hock; to hamstring. See Hock
Etymology: [See Hock. 12.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Hox
hoks, v.t. (Shak.) to hough or hamstring.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hox in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hox in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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