(transitive) To endow with animal qualities.

simple past tense and past participle of zoomorphize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of zoomorphize

Having the shape, form, or likeness of an animal.

The representation of gods as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to gods. / (art, literature) The use of animal figures in art and design or of animal symbols in literature.

plural of zoomorphism

(manner) In a manner that is zoomorphic or involves zoomorphism. / (degree) To a degree characteristic of or involving zoomorphism.

present participle of zoomorphize

A figure in ancient art resembling an animal.

plural of zoomorph