zoea Syllabification: (zo·e·a)Pronunciation: /zōˈēə/Definition of zoea noun (plural zoeae /zōˈēˌē/ or zoeas) a larval form of certain crustaceans, such as the crab, having a spiny carapace and rudimentary limbs on the abdomen and thorax. Origin: early 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek zōē 'life'
