ZOIC

zoic

(adjective) pertaining to animals or animal life or action

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

zoic (comparative more zoic, superlative most zoic)

(rare) Showing traces of life; containing organic remains.

Having the form of an animal; animal-like, zoomorphic.

Source: Wiktionary


Zo"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to animals, or animal life.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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