zoic

¹

/ ˈzəʊɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or having animal life
2. geology (of rocks, strata, etc) containing fossilized animals

-zoic

²

combining form

1. indicating a geological era

   Palaeozoic

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoic¹

C19: from New Latin, from Greek zōion animal

Origin of zoic²

from Greek zōē life + -ic