zoa

¹ American  

[zoh-uh] / ˈzoʊ ə /

noun

1. plural of zoon.

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-zoa ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “animals,” “organisms” of the kind specified by the initial element, used in the names of classes in zoology.

   Protozoa.

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-zoa ¹ British  

suffix

1. indicating groups of animal organisms

   Metazoa

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zoa ² British  

/ ˈzəʊə /

noun

1. the plural of zoon

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Usage

What does -zoa mean? The combining form -zoa is used like a suffix meaning “animals” or "organisms." It is occasionally used in scientific terms, particularly to name classes in zoology. In zoology, class has a specific meaning that refers to taxonomy.The form -zoa comes from Greek zôia, meaning “animals.” The word zoo also ultimately comes from this Greek root. Zoo is shortened from zoological garden.What are variants of -zoa?While -zoa doesn't have any variants, it is related to the form -zoon, which is the singular form of -zoa, as in protozoon.When combined as a prefix, -zoa becomes zoo- or zo-, as in zooplankton or zooid. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for zoo-, zo-, and -zoon.

Etymology

Origin of -zoa

< New Latin < Greek zôia, plural of zôion animal; zoon

Example Sentences

Since then, one of Hollywood's highest paid actors, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has launched a new campaign for his "healthy" energy drink brand, Zoa.

From Salon

Johnson, a movie and wrestling star, has a business portfolio that includes production company Seven Bucks Productions, tequila brand Teremana Tequila, energy drink company ZOA Energy, Project Rock apparel brand and the United Football League.

From Seattle Times

Amazon Prime members can also save up to 40% on items such as Sherpani bags and ZOA Energy drinks, by checking out using "Buy with Prime," directly from Amazon's third-party merchants.

From Reuters

In the meantime, Johnson is content to continue his various business ventures, including his Seven Bucks production company, Teremana tequila brand, his Zoa energy drink brand and a partnership with Under Armour.

From Fox News

Dutch aid group ZOA International also said one of its staff members was “murdered” in Hitsats in December.

From Seattle Times