zoa

¹

[ zoh-uh ]

noun

1. plural of zoon.

-zoa

²

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

   Protozoa.

zoa

¹

/ ˈzəʊə /

noun

1. the plural of zoon

-zoa

²

suffix forming plural proper nouns

1. indicating groups of animal organisms

   Metazoa

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoa¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoa¹

from New Latin, from Greek zōia, plural of zōion animal, living being

Example Sentences

But that risk pales compared to the risk of AIPAC becoming ECI or ZOA.

From The Daily Beast

In the majority of the Decapoda the larva leaves the egg in a form known as the Zoa (fig. 210).

From Project Gutenberg

The next stage (fig. 215) at any rate represents the commencement of the Zoa series.

From Project Gutenberg

Amongst the other Macrura the larva generally leaves the egg as a Zoa similar to that of the prawns.

From Project Gutenberg

Before the close of the Zoa condition a small and unjointed palp appears on the mandible.

From Project Gutenberg

In Penus the larv are of comparatively simple form, but in the allied genus Sergestes the zoa has a very remarkable appearance.

From Project Gutenberg