zoomorphic
pronunciation
How to pronounce zoomorphic in British English:
UK [ˌzəʊə'mɔ:fɪk]
How to pronounce zoomorphic in American English:
US [ˌzoʊr'mɔfɪk]
Word Origin
- zoomorphic (adj.)
- "representative of animals," especially representative of a god in the form of an animal, 1872, from zoo- + morphe "shape" (see Morpheus) + -ic. Related: Zoomorphism.
Example
- 1. A cheekpiece , fittings and zoomorphic mount
- 2. Nor are clever ways of moving the only use for zoomorphic robots . They are also able to mimic senses beyond the normal human range .
- 3. The high stern castle was a riot of carved gods , demons , knights , kings , warriors , mermaids , cherubs ; and zoomorphic animal shapes ablaze with rea and gold and blue , symbols of courage , power , and cruelty , were portrayed to stir the imaginations of the superstitious sailors of the day .
- 4. His zhongshan road project includes a chunky wooden roof loosely based on ancient bridges , and some curious , zoomorphic towers in rough concrete .