Meaning & use

zoomorphic

adjective·Advanced

Having, representing, or attributing the form or characteristics of an animal.

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The ancient vase featured a zoomorphic handle shaped like a coiled serpent.

Zoomorphic gods, part human and part animal, appear throughout Egyptian mythology.

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Zoomorphic is used in art, mythology, and design to describe animal-shaped or animal-inspired forms.

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