犠ぎ牛ぎゅう

noun

sacrificial bullock

Refers to a bull or ox used as a sacrifice in religious or ritual contexts. A somewhat specialized term.

• 古こ代だいの儀ぎ式しきでは、犠ぎ牛ぎゅうが神かみに捧ささげられた。

  In ancient rituals, a sacrificial bullock was offered to the gods.