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zoomorphic Definition

zoo·mor·phic (zō′ə môrfik)

adjective

of or having animal form a zoomorphic deity

Etymology: zoo- + -morphic

zoomorphic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • figure: Even in the case of pottery-making, only men are allowed to fashion pots or pipes representing anthropomorphic or zoomorphic figures.
  • design: The heads of dogs or wolves are incorporated in the zoomorphic design still recognizable on the cross-shaft.
  • form: Or, is the zoomorphic form of the jar its main selling point?
  • brooch: Examples of these zoomorphic brooches are the stag and fish.
  • ornament: Although initially largely illiterate, they brought with them a vigorous art style, characterized by zoomorphic ornament and INTERLACE patterns.

Browse dictionary entries near zoomorphic

  1. zoometry
  2. zoometric
  3. zoom lens
  4. zoom
  5. zoology
  6. zoologist
  7. zoologically
  8. zoological park
  9. zoological garden
  10. zoological
  1. zoomorphism
  2. zoon
  3. -zoon
  4. zoonal
  5. zoonoses
  6. zoonosis
  7. zoonotic
  8. zooparasite
  9. zooparasitic
  10. zoophagous