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zooicide en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

A pronunciation spelling of zoocide with an extra vowel inserted, due to the difficulty of pronouncing zoocide using the non-traditional /zuː/ pronunciation of zoo-.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The killing of animals.
    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:zooicide.

Synonyms

zoocide

zooicide en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Blend of zoo- + suicide.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The suicide of an animal.
    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:zooicide.

Relateds

zooicidal