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zoa
1[zoh-uh]
-zoa
2a combining form meaning “animals,” “organisms” of the kind specified by the initial element, used in the names of classes in zoology.
Protozoa.
-zoa
1suffix
indicating groups of animal organisms
Metazoa
zoa
2/ ˈəʊə /
noun
the plural of zoon
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of zoa1
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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When To Use
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 ô, 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 51Թs That Use articles for zoo-, zo-, and -zoon.
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