zoomorph
(ˈzəʊəʊmɔːf)
[f. Gr. ζῷον animal + µορϕή shape.]
A representation of an animal form in art; a zoomorphic design or figure.
| 1889 [see skeuomorph 1]. 1895 Haddon Evol. Art 40 The designs are based on human faces..; sometimes the human form is employed, and occasionally zoomorphs are depicted. 1902 Trans. Glasgow Archaeol. Soc. (N.S.) IV. 398 Key-patterns, zoömorphs, and figure subjects. |