zoophorus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The frieze of a column, especially one decorated with animals.

Pronunciation

/zəʊˈɒf.əɹ.əs/

Word forms

zoophorus zoophori

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin zōophorus, from Ancient Greek ζωοφόρος (zōophóros).

Derived words

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