Definitions

1. noun

The tail of an ox, often used as a food item, particularly in braising or stewing.

“The recipe called for slow-cooking the oxtail with vegetables and herbs.”

2. noun

A part of the anatomy of an ox, especially when used as a metaphor for something resembling the tail of an ox.

“His stubborn attitude made him a bit of an oxtail in the team, causing friction among the members.”