zo-
variant of zoo- before a vowel.
zo-
American
zo
1
British
/ zəʊ /
noun
zo-
2
British
combining form
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
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I suppose it's worth noting that this was yet another Meereen-free episode, and that's okay, as long as Daenerys is using this time to plan her wedding to Mr. zo Loraq.
From The Verge ● May 20, 2015
Is this draft completely useless without the inclusion of Hizdahr zo Loraq?
From The Verge ● Apr. 20, 2015
Next time, listen to your friend Hizdahr zo Loraq.
From The Verge ● Apr. 20, 2015
What the Caesars left undone in Rome, one baroque genius, Gian Loren zo Bernini, tried in the 17th century to finish singlehanded.
From Time Magazine Archive
No sooner had Hizdahr zo Loraq taken his leave of her than Ser Barristan appeared behind her in his long white cloak.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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