menagerie — a collection of wild or unusual animals kept in captivity for exhibition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a collection of wild or unusual animals kept in captivity for exhibition
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈnædʒəri/
Korean meaning: 전시용으로 사육되는 야생동물이나 희귀동물들의 집합체, 동물원
Korean pronunciation: 머**내**저리
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's backyard menagerie included three tigers, two giraffes, and a very confused penguin.
- The university faculty meeting resembled a menagerie of academic personalities.
- Her apartment was a menagerie of rescue animals - cats, dogs, birds, and even a ferret named Einstein.
menagerie
NOUN//məˈnædʒəri//
a collection of wild or unusual animals kept in captivity for exhibition
Wealthy visitors in fine clothing point and marvel at the rare animals from a safe distance. a collection of wild and unusual animals kept in captivity for exhibition
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'ménagerie', derived from 'ménage' meaning 'household management'. Originally referred to farmyards for livestock, but evolved to describe royal and aristocratic collections of exotic animals for display.
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📝Examples
“The billionaire's backyard menagerie included three tigers, two giraffes, and a very confused penguin.”
“The university faculty meeting resembled a menagerie of academic personalities.”
“Her apartment was a menagerie of rescue animals - cats, dogs, birds, and even a ferret named Einstein.”
“The reality TV show featured a menagerie of contestants who seemed more interested in drama than dating.”
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