English Explanatory Dictionary

zoocide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The systematic or targeted killing of animals.
  2. Any substance intended to kill animals.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

zoocide zoocides zoöcide

Etymology

From zoo- + -cide.

Synonyms

zooicide

Related words

animalicide
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