ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈmȯrˌfizəm noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary zo- + -morphism
1. : the representation of deity in the form or with the attributes of the lower animals
2. : the use of animal forms in art or symbolism
ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈmȯrˌfizəm noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary zo- + -morphism
1. : the representation of deity in the form or with the attributes of the lower animals
2. : the use of animal forms in art or symbolism
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012