zoic

See also: -zoic

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ζωϊκός (zōïkós), from ζῷον (zôion, “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