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-zoic

1

combining form

  1. indicating a geological era

    Palaeozoic

zoic

2

/ ˈzəʊɪk /

adjective

  1. relating to or having animal life
  2. geology (of rocks, strata, etc) containing fossilized animals

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Word History and Origins

Origin of -zoic1

from Greek zōē life + -ic

Origin of -zoic2

C19: from New Latin, from Greek zōion animal

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