Words That Start With Z

Word

Definition

Example

Zander

A type of freshwater fish found in Europe and Asia.

"The fisherman caught a large zander in the river."

Zebra

A wild African horse with black and white stripes.

"The zebra ran across the grasslands."

Zebra fish

A small freshwater fish often used in scientific research.

"Scientists study zebra fish to understand genetics."

Zebu

A breed of domestic cattle found in tropical regions.

"The zebu is commonly seen in India and Africa."

Zedonk

A hybrid animal that is a cross between a zebra and a donkey.

"The zedonk had the body of a donkey and striped legs."

Zen garden

A Japanese-style garden designed for meditation and relaxation.

"He created a small Zen garden in his backyard."

Zenith

The highest point or peak of something.

"She reached the zenith of her career at 40."

Zeppelin

A large airship filled with gas, used in the early 20th century.

"The Hindenburg was a famous zeppelin."

Zeren

A type of antelope found in Central Asia.

"The zeren ran swiftly across the plains."

Zest

The outer peel of citrus fruit used for flavoring; enthusiasm or energy.

"She added lemon zest to the cake."

Zester

A kitchen tool used to remove the zest from citrus fruits.

"He used a zester to get thin strips of orange peel."

Zillion

An informal term for an extremely large number.

"There were a zillion stars in the sky."

Zinc

A metallic element used in various industries and for health.

"Zinc is important for a strong immune system."

Zinc oxide

A white powder used in sunscreen and medicinal ointments.

"Zinc oxide protects the skin from sunburn."

Zinger

A witty or sharp remark.

"She made a clever zinger during the debate."

Zinnia

A brightly colored flower commonly found in gardens.

"The zinnias in the garden were blooming beautifully."

Zip line

A cable used for thrilling rides from one point to another.

"They went on a zip line adventure through the jungle."

Ziplock bags

Plastic bags with a sealing mechanism to keep items fresh.

"She packed her sandwich in a Ziplock bag."

Zipper

A device used to fasten clothes, bags, or other items.

"My jacket's zipper got stuck."

Zircon

A gemstone that resembles a diamond.

"She wore a zircon ring that sparkled in the light."

Zirconium

A metallic element used in nuclear reactors and jewelry.

"Zirconium is resistant to corrosion."

Zit

A slang term for a pimple.

"He had a big zit on his forehead before prom."

Zither

A musical instrument with many strings, played by plucking.

"The musician played a beautiful melody on the zither."

Ziti

A type of pasta shaped like tubes, often baked in sauces.

"She made a delicious baked ziti for dinner."

Ziziphus

A type of fruit-bearing tree, also known as jujube.

"Ziziphus fruit is used in traditional medicine."

Zodiac

A system of astrology based on twelve star signs.

"Her zodiac sign is Leo."

Zokor

A burrowing rodent found in East Asia.

"The zokor lives underground in tunnels."

Zombie

A fictional undead creature from horror stories and movies.

"The zombie apocalypse movie was terrifying."

Zone

A specific area or region.

"This is a no-parking zone."

Zonkey

A hybrid animal that is a mix of a zebra and a donkey.

"The zonkey had unique striped legs."

Zoo

A place where animals are kept for public viewing.

"We saw lions and elephants at the zoo."

Zoodles

A slang term for zucchini noodles, a low-carb pasta substitute.

"She made zoodles with tomato sauce for dinner."

Zoolite

A fossilized part of an animal or coral.

"The museum displayed a rare zoolite."

Zooplankton

Tiny aquatic organisms that float in water.

"Fish feed on zooplankton in the ocean."

Zorilla

A skunk-like animal found in Africa.

"The zorilla released a strong odor when threatened."

Zorro

A fictional masked hero who fights for justice.

"Zorro is known for his sword skills and bravery."

Zorse

A hybrid animal that is a mix of a zebra and a horse.

"The zorse had a striped pattern like a zebra."

Zucchini

A green vegetable similar to a cucumber, used in cooking.

"She made grilled zucchini for lunch."

Zuche

A term referring to an artistic or decorative carved gourd.

"The festival showcased beautiful zuche carvings."

Zufolo

A small wind instrument similar to a flute.

"He played a soft tune on the zufolo."

Zwieback

A type of crisp, sweetened bread, often used for babies.

"She gave her baby a piece of zwieback to chew on."

Zygotes

A fertilized egg cell that will develop into an embryo.

"The scientist studied zygotes under a microscope."

Zyzzyva

A type of tropical weevil insect found in South America.

"The zyzzyva is known for its distinctive long snout."

Word

Definition

Example Sentence

Zip

To close or open with a zipper.

Please zip your jacket.

Zoo

A place where animals are kept for display.

We visited the zoo on Saturday.

Zap

To strike suddenly with energy or electricity.

The lightning can zap the tree.

Zen

A peaceful or calm state of mind.

I felt completely zen after yoga.

Zig

To turn sharply in one direction.

The rabbit began to zig and zag.

Zag

To turn sharply in the opposite direction.

He'll zag after he zigs.

Zed

British pronunciation for "Z".

The letter zed comes after Y.

Zax

A tool used for roofing.

The roofer used a zax for shingles.

Zep

A type of sandwich (short for zeppelin).

I'll have a zep for lunch today.

Zoa

Plural form of zooid; small animal organisms.

The coral contains many tiny zoa.

Zas

Plural of "za," slang for pizza.

Let's grab some zas tonight!

Zit

A small skin blemish or pimple.

She tried covering the zit.

Zuz

An ancient Hebrew coin.

He discovered an old zuz coin.

Zol

South African slang for marijuana.

He was caught smoking zol.

Zim

Informal term for Zimbabwe.

She traveled back to Zim last year.

Zek

A Soviet-era forced labor prisoner.

The novel describes life as a zek.

Zho

A hybrid cattle breed (Yak-cow).

The farmer breeds zho for farming.

Zib

A type of African civet cat.

The elusive zib hunts at night.

Zoa

A variant plural form of zooid.

Marine biologists study various zoa.

Zin

Short for Zinfandel, a wine grape.

They enjoyed a bottle of Zin.

Word

Definition

Example

Zags

Sudden turns or sharp changes in direction.

"The road zags through the mountains."

Zany

Funny, silly, or unconventional.

"His zany jokes made everyone laugh."

Zaps

Quick, sudden hits or shocks.

"She zaps the mosquito with an electric racket."

Zarf

A holder for a hot coffee cup.

"The barista placed my coffee in a zarf."

Zeal

Great enthusiasm or passion.

"She worked with zeal to complete the project."

Zebu

A type of cattle with a hump on its back.

"The zebu is common in India."

Zeds

The plural of "zed," the British pronunciation of the letter Z.

"She learned to write her ABCs, including zeds."

Zees

The plural of "zee," the American pronunciation of the letter Z.

"He wrote three zees in a row."

Zein

A protein found in corn.

"Zein is used in some biodegradable plastics."

Zeks

Soviet labor camp prisoners (historical term).

"The zeks endured harsh conditions in the camp."

Zeps

Short for zeppelins or a type of submarine sandwich (regional slang).

"I ordered an Italian zeps for lunch."

Zerk

A grease fitting used in machinery.

"The mechanic applied oil to the zerk fitting."

Zero

The number 0; nothing.

"Her bank balance was almost zero."

Zest

Enthusiasm or the outer peel of citrus fruit.

"He added lemon zest to the cake."

Zeta

The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet.

"Zeta is often used in math and science."

Zigs

Sudden sharp turns in movement.

"The cyclist zigs through the traffic."

Zill

A small finger cymbal used in belly dancing.

"The dancer wore zills on her fingers."

Zinc

A metallic element used in various products.

"Zinc is important for immunity."

Zine

A small magazine, often self-published.

"She created a fashion zine for her blog."

Zing

A lively or exciting quality.

"His speech had a lot of zing."

Zins

Plural of zin, short for Zinfandel wine.

"The winery offers different types of zins."

Zips

Moves quickly; fastens with a zipper.

"She zips up her jacket before going outside."

Ziti

A type of pasta in tube shapes.

"She made baked ziti with cheese and sauce."

Zits

Slang for pimples.

"He had a big zit on his nose."

Zoea

A larval stage of crabs and some other sea creatures.

"The marine biologist studied zoea under a microscope."

Zoic

Related to animals or animal life.

"The rock formation contained zoic fossils."

Zona

A region or zone in anatomy and geography.

"The doctor explained the zona around the nerve."

Zone

An area with specific boundaries.

"This is a no-smoking zone."

Zonk

To fall into a deep sleep or become unconscious.

"After the long flight, he zonked out on the couch."

Zoom

To move quickly or increase in size digitally.

"The car zoomed past us on the highway."

Zoon

A single organism in a colonial animal.

"Each coral polyp is a zoon in the reef."

Zoos

Plural of zoo, places where animals are kept for public viewing.

"We visited three different zoos this year."

Zori

A type of Japanese sandal.

"She bought a pair of traditional zori sandals."

Zouk

A style of Caribbean dance music.

"They danced to zouk music all night."

Zyme

A substance that causes fermentation, like an enzyme.

"Zymes play a key role in breaking down food."

Word

Definition

Example

Zaire

A former name for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

"Zaire changed its name in 1997."

Zamia

A type of tropical plant with cone-like seeds.

"Zamia plants thrive in warm climates."

Zanza

A traditional African musical instrument, also called a thumb piano.

"He played a melody on the zanza."

Zappy

Lively, energetic, or exciting.

"Her zappy personality made her popular."

Zarfs

Decorative holders for coffee cups.

"The café served tea in silver zarfs."

Zaxes

Plural of "zax," a tool used for cutting roof slates.

"The workers sharpened their zaxes before starting."

Zayin

The seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

"Zayin has historical significance in Jewish texts."

Zazen

A form of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism.

"He practiced zazen every morning for inner peace."

Zeals

Great enthusiasm or passion.

"She pursued her career with great zeals."

Zebec

A type of small, fast sailing ship.

"The pirates used a zebec to escape."

Zebra

A wild African horse with black and white stripes.

"The zebra galloped across the savanna."

Zebus

Humped cattle found in tropical regions.

"Zebus are common in South Asia and Africa."

Zeins

Proteins found in corn.

"Zeins are used in making biodegradable plastics."

Zerks

Grease fittings used in machinery.

"The mechanic applied grease to the zerks."

Zeros

Plural of zero; nothing or a numerical digit.

"There were two zeros in the final score."

Zests

Outer peels of citrus fruits used for flavoring.

"She added lemon zests to the cake batter."

Zesty

Full of flavor or enthusiasm.

"The zesty salsa had a spicy kick."

Zetas

The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet.

"Zetas are commonly used in mathematical equations."

Zibet

A type of civet, a small nocturnal mammal.

"The zibet is known for its musky scent."

Zilch

A slang term meaning nothing or zero.

"I have zilch money left after shopping."

Zills

Small finger cymbals used in belly dancing.

"The dancer clicked her zills rhythmically."

Zincs

Plural of zinc, a metallic element.

"Zincs are used in making batteries and alloys."

Zincy

Resembling or containing zinc.

"The water had a zincy taste."

Zineb

A chemical compound used as a fungicide.

"Zineb helps protect crops from mold."

Zines

Small self-published magazines.

"She created a fashion zine for her art project."

Zings

Sharp, high-pitched sounds or energetic qualities.

"His jokes always have a bit of zing."

Zingy

Lively, energetic, or tangy in taste.

"The sauce had a zingy lemon flavor."

Zinky

Having the qualities or appearance of zinc.

"The pipes had a zinky surface."

Zippy

Fast, energetic, or lively.

"She drove a small, zippy car."

Ziram

A fungicide used in agriculture.

"Farmers use ziram to protect crops."

Zitis

Plural of ziti, a type of pasta.

"She made a tray of baked zitis for dinner."

Zizit

Fringes or tassels on Jewish prayer garments.

"He wore his zizit as part of his religious practice."

Zlote

Plural of "zloty," the currency of Poland.

"He exchanged dollars for zlote before traveling."

Zloty

The basic unit of currency in Poland.

"One zloty is worth about a quarter of a euro."

Zoeae

Plural of zoea, the larval stage of crabs.

"The scientist examined the zoeae under a microscope."

Zoeas

Another plural form of zoea.

"Zoeas develop into adult crabs over time."

Zombi

Another spelling of zombie, an undead creature.

"The movie featured a terrifying zombi outbreak."

Zonae

Plural of zona, meaning a region or belt.

"The doctor studied the zonae of the brain."

Zonal

Related to a zone or region.

"The zonal differences affected the climate."

Zoned

Divided into specific areas or spaces.

"The city was zoned for residential use."

Zoner

A person who manages zoning laws.

"The zoner approved the new building project."

Zones

Plural of zone, meaning an area with specific characteristics.

"They live in different climate zones."

Zonks

Slang for falling asleep or becoming unconscious.

"He zonks out after a long day at work."

Zooey

A name or a term related to animals (rare usage).

"Zooey is a character in a famous novel."

Zooid

An individual animal in a colony.

"Each coral polyp is a zooid."

Zooms

Moves quickly or magnifies an image.

"The car zooms past us on the highway."

Zoons

Plural of zoon, meaning an individual organism in a colony.

"The scientist studied the zoons in the reef."

Zooty

Stylish or flashy in appearance.

"His zooty suit stood out at the party."

Zoril

A skunk-like animal found in Africa.

"The zoril has a strong odor for defense."

Zoris

Plural of zori, a Japanese sandal.

"He bought a pair of traditional zoris."

Zouks

A type of Caribbean dance music.

"They danced to zouks all night."

Zowie

An exclamation of surprise or excitement.

"Zowie! That was an amazing trick!"

Zuzim

An ancient Jewish coin.

"Zuzim were used in trade long ago."

Zymes

Plural of zyme, a substance that causes fermentation.

"Zymes help in the digestion process."

Word

Definition

Example

Zaddik

A righteous person in Jewish tradition.

"The zaddik was respected for his wisdom."

Zaffar

An old term for a type of iron oxide used as a pigment.

"The artist used zaffar in her painting."

Zaffer

A blue pigment made from cobalt oxide.

"The ceramic vase was colored with zaffer."

Zaffir

Another spelling of zaffer, a cobalt-based pigment.

"Ancient glassmakers used zaffir for blue glass."

Zaffre

A deep blue pigment made from roasting cobalt ore.

"The medieval artists used zaffre in stained glass."

Zaftig

A Yiddish term meaning pleasantly plump or full-figured.

"She had a zaftig figure and great confidence."

Zagged

Moved suddenly in a sharp, zigzag motion.

"The skier zagged down the slope."

Zaikai

A group of influential Japanese business leaders.

"The zaikai had a big impact on Japan’s economy."

Zaires

The former currency of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo).

"He had old Zaires from his travels."

Zamias

Tropical plants similar to palm trees.

"Zamias thrive in warm climates."

Zanana

The part of a house reserved for women in some cultures.

"The princess stayed in the zanana with her attendants."

Zander

A type of freshwater fish.

"Fishermen love catching zander in European lakes."

Zanier

More eccentric or funny.

"His jokes got zanier as the night went on."

Zanies

Funny or crazy people, often clowns.

"The circus was full of zanies entertaining the crowd."

Zanily

In a funny or crazy manner.

"He danced zanily at the party."

Zanzas

Traditional African thumb pianos.

"She played a melody on the zanza."

Zapped

Hit or shocked suddenly.

"The bug zapper zapped the mosquito."

Zapper

A device that delivers an electric shock.

"He used a mosquito zapper on the porch."

Zareba

A protective fence made of thorn bushes in Africa.

"The villagers built a zareba to keep out animals."

Zariba

Another spelling of zareba.

"The zariba protected the livestock from predators."

Zayins

The seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

"He wrote the zayin carefully in calligraphy."

Zazens

The practice of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism.

"He does zazens daily to find inner peace."

Zealot

A person who is extremely passionate about a cause.

"He was a zealot for environmental activism."

Zeatin

A plant hormone that promotes growth.

"Zeatin helps plants develop healthy leaves."

Zebeck

A small, fast sailing ship.

"The pirates used a zebeck to escape."

Zebecs

Plural of zebeck, fast sailing ships.

"Zebecs were common in the Mediterranean."

Zebras

Striped African animals.

"Zebras roam the African savannas."

Zechin

Old gold coins used in Venice.

"The museum had a display of ancient zechin."

Zenana

Women's quarters in some Asian homes.

"The queen lived in the palace's zenana."

Zenith

The highest point or peak.

"He reached the zenith of his career."

Zephyr

A soft, gentle breeze.

"A cool zephyr blew through the open window."

Zeroed

Set to zero or focused on something.

"He zeroed in on his target."

Zeroes

Plural of zero; also means to set something to zero.

"The computer screen showed a row of zeroes."

Zeroth

Relating to the position before the first.

"He was given the zeroth assignment as an introduction."

Zested

Removed the outer peel of a citrus fruit.

"She zested the lemon for the cake."

Zester

A tool used to remove zest from fruit.

"She used a zester to peel the orange."

Zeugma

A figure of speech using a single word in two different ways.

"In ‘She broke his car and his heart,’ 'broke' is a zeugma."

Zibeth

A type of civet cat.

"The zibeth is known for its musky scent."

Zibets

Plural of zibeth, referring to multiple civet cats.

"The zoo had a few zibets in their collection."

Zigged

Moved sharply in one direction.

"The race car zigged to avoid the obstacle."

Zigzag

A pattern of sharp, alternating turns.

"The road zigzagged up the hill."

Zillah

A district or region in India.

"He traveled to a remote zillah for work."

Zinced

Coated with zinc for protection.

"The roof was zinced to prevent rust."

Zincic

Relating to zinc.

"Zincic compounds are used in medicine."

Zincky

Having the qualities of zinc.

"The pipes had a zincky appearance."

Zinebs

A type of agricultural fungicide.

"Farmers use zinebs to protect their crops."

Zinged

Moved quickly or made a sharp sound.

"The bullet zinged past his ear."

Zinger

A witty or sharp remark.

"She had a clever zinger for every comment."

Zinnia

A bright, colorful flower.

"Her garden was full of blooming zinnias."

Zipped

Fastened with a zipper or moved quickly.

"He zipped up his jacket before going outside."

Zipper

A device used for fastening clothes or bags.

"Her zipper got stuck on her jacket."

Zirams

Fungicides used in agriculture.

"The farm used zirams to prevent plant diseases."

Zircon

A mineral used as a gemstone.

"She wore a zircon ring that sparkled like a diamond."

Zither

A stringed musical instrument.

"The musician played a tune on the zither."

Zizith

Tassels worn by Jewish men as part of religious tradition.

"He wore his zizith under his shirt."

Zizzle

To make a sizzling sound.

"The bacon began to zizzle in the pan."

Word

Definition

Example

Zealots

Fanatically devoted people, often in religion or politics.

"The zealots refused to change their beliefs."

Zealous

Full of enthusiasm or passion.

"She was zealous in her support for the charity."

Zeatins

Plant hormones that promote growth.

"Zeatins help plants develop healthy leaves."

Zebecks

Small, fast sailing ships.

"Pirates often used zebecks in the Mediterranean."

Zebraic

Relating to zebras or having zebra-like patterns.

"The zebraic design of the rug was unique."

Zebrano

A type of wood with zebra-like stripes.

"The table was made of zebrano wood."

Zebrine

Resembling a zebra.

"The horse had a zebrine coat pattern."

Zebroid

A hybrid of a zebra and another equine animal.

"The zebroid had the body of a horse but zebra stripes."

Zecchin

An old Venetian gold coin.

"He found an ancient zecchin in the ruins."

Zedoary

A medicinal plant related to turmeric.

"Zedoary is often used in herbal medicine."

Zelkova

A type of tree related to elm.

"Zelkova trees are planted in city parks for shade."

Zemstva

Local government councils in imperial Russia.

"The zemstva handled public services like schools and roads."

Zemstvo

Singular form of zemstva, a Russian local government.

"The zemstvo helped improve rural education."

Zenanas

Women's quarters in Indian or Middle Eastern homes.

"The princess lived in the palace's zenanas."

Zeniths

The highest points or peaks.

"He reached the zenith of his career at age 40."

Zeolite

A mineral used in water purification.

"Zeolite is commonly used in filtration systems."

Zephyrs

Soft, gentle breezes.

"A cool zephyr blew through the open window."

Zeppole

An Italian pastry, often filled with cream.

"She made delicious zeppole for dessert."

Zeroing

Adjusting something to zero or focusing on a target.

"He was zeroing in on the bullseye."

Zibeths

Plural of zibeth, a type of civet.

"Zibeths are known for their musky scent."

Zigging

Making a sharp turn or sudden movement.

"The cyclist was zigging through the traffic."

Zigzags

Sharp, alternating turns.

"The road zigzags up the mountain."

Zilches

Plural of zilch, meaning nothing or zero.

"His efforts resulted in zilches."

Zillion

An informal way to say a very large number.

"There were a zillion stars in the sky."

Zincate

A chemical compound containing zinc.

"Zincate solutions are used in metal plating."

Zincify

To coat with zinc.

"The pipes were zincified to prevent rusting."

Zincing

The process of coating with zinc.

"Zincing protects metals from corrosion."

Zincite

A mineral form of zinc oxide.

"Zincite is used in the production of zinc metal."

Zincked

Covered or coated with zinc.

"The metal sheets were zincked for durability."

Zincoid

Resembling zinc.

"The object had a zincoid surface."

Zincous

Containing zinc.

"Zincous compounds are important in industry."

Zingers

Witty or sharp remarks.

"Her speech was full of zingers."

Zingier

More lively, energetic, or flavorful.

"This salsa is zingier than the last batch."

Zinging

Making a high-pitched sound or moving fast.

"The bullet was zinging past his ear."

Zinnias

Brightly colored flowers.

"Her garden was full of blooming zinnias."

Zipless

Without a zipper or fastener.

"She wore a zipless dress."

Ziplock

A type of plastic bag with a sealing mechanism.

"She packed her sandwich in a Ziplock bag."

Zippers

Devices used to fasten clothing or bags.

"My jacket's zippers were broken."

Zippier

More energetic or faster.

"This car is zippier than the old one."

Zipping

Moving quickly or fastening a zipper.

"She was zipping through traffic on her scooter."

Zircons

Gemstones that resemble diamonds.

"Her ring had a zircon instead of a diamond."

Zithern

A musical instrument similar to a zither.

"He played a soft melody on the zithern."

Zithers

Plural of zither, a stringed instrument.

"The musicians played zithers at the festival."

Zodiac

A system of astrology based on twelve star signs.

"Her zodiac sign is Scorpio."

Zombies

Fictional undead creatures.

"The movie was about a zombie apocalypse."

Zombify

To turn into a zombie or make lifeless.

"Lack of sleep can zombify a person."

Zonally

Relating to zones or regions.

"The climate was zonally divided."

Zonated

Arranged in zones.

"The coral reef was zonated by depth."

Zonking

Falling asleep or becoming unconscious.

"After the long flight, he was zonking out on the couch."

Zoology

The study of animals.

"She studied zoology in college."

Zooming

Moving quickly or magnifying an image.

"The car was zooming down the highway."

Zorilla

A skunk-like animal found in Africa.

"The zorilla released a strong odor when threatened."

Zymurgy

The science of fermentation, used in brewing and winemaking.

"He studied zymurgy to become a brewmaster."

Zyzzyva

A type of tropical weevil insect.

"The zyzzyva is known for its long snout."

Word

Scrabble Points

Definition

Zabajone

26

An Italian dessert made with whipped eggs, sugar, and wine.

Zaddick

24

A righteous person in Jewish tradition (variant of Zaddik).

Zaddikim

25

Plural of Zaddik, referring to righteous Jewish leaders.

Zanzas

24

Traditional African thumb pianos.

Zazens

24

The practice of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism.

Zebeck

23

A small, fast sailing ship.

Zebecks

24

Plural of zebeck, referring to multiple ships.

Zecchin

23

An old Venetian gold coin.

Zecchini

24

Plural of zecchin, referring to multiple coins.

Zecchino

24

Another form of zecchin, a gold coin.

Zecchins

24

Plural of zecchin, meaning multiple gold coins.

Zelkova

23

A type of tree related to the elm.

Zelkovas

24

Plural of zelkova, referring to multiple trees.

Zephyrs

24

Soft, gentle breezes.

Zikkurat

25

A Mesopotamian temple in the shape of a pyramid.

Zincify

24

To coat something with zinc.

Zincked

23

Coated or treated with zinc.

Zincking

24

The act of applying zinc to something.

Zincky

24

Having the qualities or appearance of zinc.

Zinkify

26

To transform or treat with zinc.

Ziplock

24

A type of plastic bag with a sealing mechanism.

Zlotych

24

Plural of zloty, the currency of Poland.

Zombify

26

To turn into a zombie or make lifeless.

Zombiism

23

The state or condition of being a zombie.

Zoomorph

24

A figure in the shape of an animal.

Zoophily

25

Attraction or love for animals.

Zoophobe

24

A person who fears animals.

Zoophyte

25

A plant-like animal, such as a coral.

Zucchini

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A type of green vegetable.

Zwieback

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A type of crisp, twice-baked bread.

Zygomata

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Plural of zygoma, referring to cheekbones.

Zygosity

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The genetic similarity or difference between zygotes.

Zymogens

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Inactive enzyme precursors.

Zymogram

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A type of electrophoresis gel used in biochemistry.

Zymology

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The study of fermentation, used in brewing.

Zymotic

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Related to infectious diseases.

Zymurgy

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The science of fermentation, used in brewing beer and wine.