zoo-
English
Etymology
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From (combining form of) Ancient Greek ζῷον (zôion, “animal”).
Pronunciation
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Prefix
zoo-
Usage notes
- Before a vowel, contracts to zo-.
Derived terms
Translations
pertaining to animals
French
Etymology
From (combining form of) Ancient Greek ζῷον (zôion, “animal”).
Pronunciation
Prefix
zoo-
Derived terms
Italian
Etymology
From (combining form of) Ancient Greek ζῷον (zôion, “animal”).
Prefix
zoo-
Derived terms
Portuguese
Etymology
From (combining form of) Ancient Greek ζῷον (zôion, “animal”).
Prefix
zoo-
Derived terms
Spanish
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ζῷο- (zôio-), combining form of ζῷον (zôion, “animal”).
Prefix
Derived terms
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