1. having or representing animal forms or characteristics
Usage: often used in art, religion, and anthropology

Examples

• The ancient temple featured zoomorphic sculptures of lions and eagles.
• Many cultures have zoomorphic deities that combine human and animal traits.
• The artist’s zoomorphic pottery depicted various creatures from nature.
• Egyptian mythology includes many zoomorphic gods like Anubis with a jackal head.
• The zoomorphic designs on the vase showed stylized birds and fish.
• Prehistoric cave paintings often contain zoomorphic figures of hunting scenes.