ζώο

Greek (Cypriot)

/ˈzo.o/

noun
Definitions
  • (zoology) mammal
  • animal, beast, creature
  • brute, stupid used as derogatory interjection

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek ζῷον (animal) inherited from Proto-Hellenic *ďṓyyon inherited from Proto-Indo-European *gʷyeh₃w-y-om.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʷyeh₃w-y-om

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