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zoom orphism
zo·o·mor·phism
/
ˌzoʊ
əˈmɔr
fɪz
əm
/
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[
zoh-
uh
-
mawr
-fiz-
uh
m
]
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noun
1.
zoomorphic
representation, as in ornament.
2.
zoomorphic
conception, as of a deity.
Origin:
1830–40;
zoomorph(ic)
+
-ism
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zoomorphism
(ˌzəʊəˈmɔːfɪzəm)
—
n
1.
the conception or representation of deities in the form of animals
2.
the use of animal forms or symbols in art, literature, etc
zoo'morphic
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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