zo-

American  

1. variant of zoo- before a vowel.

   zooid.

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zo ¹ British  

/ zəʊ /

noun

1. a Tibetan breed of cattle, developed by crossing the yak with common cattle

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zo- ² British  

combining form

1. a variant (before a vowel) of zoo-

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Usage

What does zo- mean? The combining form zo- is used like a prefix meaning “living being” or "animal." It is very occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in biology.The form zo- comes from Greek zôion, meaning “animal.” The word zoo also ultimately comes from this Greek root. Zoo is shortened from zoological garden.What are variants of zo-?The form zo- is a variant of zoo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.When combined as a suffix, zo- becomes -zoa or -zoon, as in protozoa or ectozoon. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for zoo-, -zoa, and -zoon.

Etymology

Origin of zo

C20: from Tibetan

Example Sentences

Currently, black cod and black sea bass processed through Poseidon are sold under Shinkei’s brand Seremoni at retailers such as Happier Grocery and served at upscale restaurants including Atomix and Sushi Zo.

From Los Angeles Times

He threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Lambert and a 26-yard touchdown pass to 6-6 sophomore tight end Zo Edwards.

From Los Angeles Times

When both Germany and the Soviet Union invaded the country in September 1939, Zawacka joined the underground resistance, taking the code name Zo and building an intelligence network made up nearly entirely of women that covered the size of Wales.

From BBC

"It's really ironic," says Clare Mulley, historian and author of a new book, Agent Zo.

From BBC

At one point, Mulley says, Zo leapt from the door of a moving train to evade an officer who had joined her in the carriage.

From BBC