Etymology

zoophorus

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Today it means: The frieze of a column, especially one decorated with animals. Full definition →

Latin zōophorus ← Ancient Greek ζωοφόρος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromζωοφόρος
  2. Latin · learned borrowing fromzōophorus
  3. English todayzoophorus

Learned borrowing from Latin zōophorus, from Ancient Greek ζωοφόρος (zōophóros).

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