zoa

[ zoh-uh ]

/ ˈzoʊ ə /

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noun

plural of zoon.

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Words nearby zoa

zloty, zm, Zn, Znaniecki, zo-, zoa, zoaea, Zoan, zoanthropy, Zoar, zoarium

Other definitions for zoa (2 of 2)

-zoa

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

Origin of -zoa

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

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How to use zoa in a sentence

But that risk pales compared to the risk of AIPAC becoming ECI or ZOA.
Why AIPAC Won't Fight Hagel|Peter Beinart|January 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In the majority of the Decapoda the larva leaves the egg in a form known as the Zoa (fig. 210).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
The next stage (fig. 215) at any rate represents the commencement of the Zoa series.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
Amongst the other Macrura the larva generally leaves the egg as a Zoa similar to that of the prawns.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

Before the close of the Zoa condition a small and unjointed palp appears on the mandible.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
In Penus the larv are of comparatively simple form, but in the allied genus Sergestes the zoa has a very remarkable appearance.
The Life of Crustacea|William Thomas Calman

British Dictionary definitions for zoa (1 of 2)

zoa

/ (ˈzəʊə) /

noun

the plural of zoon

British Dictionary definitions for zoa (2 of 2)

-zoa

suffix forming plural proper nouns

indicating groups of animal organismsMetazoa

Word Origin for -zoa

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

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