zoo etymology

English word zoo comes from English zoological (Of, or relating to, animals.. Of, or relating to, zoology.)

Detailed word origin of zoo

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
zoological English (eng) Of, or relating to, animals.. Of, or relating to, zoology.
zoological garden English (eng) (formal) A zoo, a park where live animals are exhibited.
zoo English (eng) (figuratively) Any place that is wild, crowded, or chaotic.. A park where live animals are exhibited.