aux

[ oh ]

/ oʊ /

French.

plural of au.

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autumn crocus, autumnal, autumnal equinox, autunite, auvergne, aux, aux cayes, aux-, aux., auxano-, auxanogram

Definition for aux (2 of 5)

AUX

or Aux

Linguistics.

auxiliary verb: used to represent a phrase structure constituent that may include such verbal elements as tense and mood markers as well as auxiliaries.

Definition for aux (3 of 5)

[ oh ]

/ oʊ /

plural aux [oh] /oʊ/. French.

to the; at the; with the.

Compare à la.

Definition for aux (4 of 5)

aux.

or aux, auxil

auxiliary; auxiliaries.

Definition for aux (5 of 5)

aux-

variant of auxo-, especially before a vowel: auxin.

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Example sentences from the Web for aux

At p. 48, ‘le clerg, qui donne toujours l'exemple de la servitude, la prchoit aux autres sous le titre d'obissance.’
History of Civilization in England, Vol. 2 of 3|Henry Thomas Buckle
It is also served au court-bouillon and aux fines herbes like bass.
Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks|Pierre Blot
But observe that when I wish to 280 laugh, it is aux éclats; if I must weep, it is aux sanglots.
Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence Vol. 2 of 2|Elizabeth S. Kite
The Provençal has not even the formal distinction of the nouns in al, which in French make their plural in aux.
Frdric Mistral|Charles Alfred Downer

Rognons aux champignons, fragrant rich, ravishing, may also be claimed by the happy midday hour.
The Feasts of Autolycus|Elizabeth Robins Pennell

British Dictionary definitions for aux (1 of 3)

the internet domain name for

Australia

British Dictionary definitions for aux (2 of 3)

the chemical symbol for

gold

Word Origin for Au

from New Latin aurum

British Dictionary definitions for aux (3 of 3)

abbreviation for

African Union

Also: a.u. angstrom unit

Also: a.u. astronomical unit

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Medical definitions for aux (1 of 2)

The symbol for the elementgold

Medical definitions for aux (2 of 2)

abbr.

auris utraque (each ear)

Scientific definitions for aux (1 of 2)

The symbol for gold.

Scientific definitions for aux (2 of 2)

Abbreviation of astronomical unit

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