zoa

¹

[ zoh-uh ]

noun

1. plural of zoon.

-zoa

²

1. a combining form meaning “animals,” “organisms” of the kind specified by the initial element, used in the names of classes in zoology:

   Protozoa.

zoa

¹

/ ˈzəʊə /

noun

1. the plural of zoon

-zoa

²

suffix forming plural proper nouns

1. indicating groups of animal organisms

   Metazoa

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoa¹

< New Latin < Greek zôia, plural of zôion animal; zoon

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoa¹

from New Latin, from Greek zōia, plural of zōion animal, living being

Example Sentences

Since then, one of Hollywood's highest paid actors, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has launched a new campaign for his "healthy" energy drink brand, Zoa.

From Salon

Johnson, a movie and wrestling star, has a business portfolio that includes production company Seven Bucks Productions, tequila brand Teremana Tequila, energy drink company ZOA Energy, Project Rock apparel brand and the United Football League.

From Seattle Times

“But, incredibly and shockingly, none of those university presidents took a stand against calling for the annihilation of all Jews, even after Congresswoman Stefanik gave them multiple opportunities to do so,” said ZOA President Morton Klein.

From Washington Times

Amazon Prime members can also save up to 40% on items such as Sherpani bags and ZOA Energy drinks, by checking out using "Buy with Prime," directly from Amazon's third-party merchants.

From Reuters

In the meantime, Johnson is content to continue his various business ventures, including his Seven Bucks production company, Teremana tequila brand, his Zoa energy drink brand and a partnership with Under Armour.

From Fox News

Words That Use -zoa

What does -zoa mean?

The combining form –zoa is used like a suffix meaning “animals” or “organisms.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, particularly to name classes in zoology. In zoology, class has a specific meaning that refers to taxonomy.

The form –zoa comes from Greek zôia, meaning “animals.” The word zoo also ultimately comes from this Greek root. Zoo is shortened from zoological garden.

What are variants of –zoa?

While –zoa doesn’t have any variants, it is related to the form –zoon, which is the singular form of –zoa, as in protozoon.

When combined as a prefix, –zoa becomes zoo– or zo–, as in zooplankton or zooid. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for zoo-, zo-, and –zoon.

Examples of -zoa

One example of a scientific term that features –zoa is Protozoa, “a major grouping or superphylum of the kingdom Protista, comprising the protozoans.” Protozoans are single-celled organisms like amoebas. Protozoa comes from a New Latin term that uses the equivalent form of –zoa in that language.

The proto– part of the word means “first” or “earliest form of.” The –zoa part of the word means “organisms.” Protozoa literally translates to “earliest form of organisms.”

What are some words that use the combining form –zoa?

• ectozoa
• epizoa (using the equivalent form of –zoa in Latin)
• hematozoa
• Metazoa (using the equivalent form of –zoa in Latin)
• spermatozoa (using the equivalent form of –zoa in Latin)
• Sporozoa (using the equivalent form of –zoa in Latin)

What are some other forms that –zoa may be commonly confused with?

• -zygous

Break it down!

The combining form hemato– means “blood.” With this in mind, what does the scientific term hematozoa literally mean?