aux

or aux.

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abbreviation

auxiliary; auxiliaries.Also auxil

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Other definitions for aux (2 of 4)

aux²

[ oh ]

/ oʊ /

French.

plural of au.

Other definitions for aux (3 of 4)

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.

Other definitions for aux (4 of 4)

aux-

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

How to use aux in a sentence

Like most mothers in France, she was well versed in the art of chausson aux pommes, a simple applesauce tart with a pastry crust.
4 Autumnal Desserts|Michel Richard|November 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Au retour de cette rivire Sainct Jean, nostre voyage s'addressoit jusques aux Armouchiquoys.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Car les Sauvages ayans encore de la reverence aux sepultures de leurs peres & amis, le vouloient porter au Cap de Sable 40.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Toutefois les Armouchiquois & autres plus esloigns plantent du bl & des fevs, mais ils laissent faire cela aux femmes.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

Quand aux femmes on a donn des filleules celles qui ensuiuent.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
But having chosen the Champs aux Capuchins, it was idle to expect that one stretch of turf would prove firmer than another.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini