zoic

¹

/ ˈzəʊɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or having animal life

2. geology (of rocks, strata, etc) containing fossilized animals

-zoic

²

combining form

1. indicating a geological era

   Palaeozoic

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoic¹

C19: from New Latin, from Greek zōion animal

Origin of zoic²

from Greek zōē life + _-ic

Example Sentences

Prominent among the animate representatives of the zoic pantheon throughout the arid region is the serpent, especially the venomous and hence mysteriously potent rattlesnake.

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The Indians are very skillful actors, and they represent the parts of beasts or reptiles, wearing masks and imitating the ancient zoic gods.

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Their gods are zoic, and the chief among them are the wolf, the rabbit, the eagle, the jay, the rattlesnake, and the spider.

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The heavenly bodies, the sun and moon and stars, are mythic animals, and all of the phenomena of nature are attributed to these zoic beings.

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