zoomorphic
Use Zoomorphic in a sentence
əˈmɔr adjective
1.
of or pertaining to a deity or other being conceived of as having the form of an animal.
2.
characterized by a highly stylized or conventionalized representation of animal forms.
3.
representing or using animal forms.
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zoomorphism (ˌzəʊəˈmɔːfɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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 | |
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Zoomorphic
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
Example sentences
Additionally, anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures are common.
It is represented in the archaeological record by zoomorphic and anthropomorphic renderings on stone, ceramic, and shell.
Nor are clever ways of moving the only use for zoomorphic robots.
The club handle is made of stone and is carved with a zoomorphic design.
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