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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The representation of gods as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to gods.
2. 2
   the attribution of animal forms or qualities to a god wordnet
3. 3
   The use of animal figures in art and design or of animal symbols in literature.
4. 4
   The viewing of human behavior in terms of the behavior of animals.

Etymology

From zoo- + -morphism.

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