zoic

See also: -zoic

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ζωϊκός (zōïkós), from ζῷον (zōîon, “animal”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzəʊɪk/
  • Rhymes: -əʊɪk

Adjective

zoic (comparative more zoic, superlative most zoic)

  1. (rare) Showing traces of life; containing organic remains.
  2. Having the form of an animal; animal-like, zoomorphic.
  3. (grammar) referring to animals
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