menegerie — a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈnædʒəri/
Korean meaning: 전시를 위해 사육하는 야생동물들의 집합체, 동물원
Korean pronunciation: 머**내**져리
Example Sentences
- The eccentric millionaire's backyard menagerie included peacocks, llamas, and even a miniature elephant.
- The professor's office looked like a menagerie with his collection of stuffed animals from around the world.
- My grandmother's house was practically a menagerie with five cats, three dogs, and a parrot that cursed like a sailor.
menegerie
NOUN//məˈnædʒəri//
a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition
an animal keeper in vintage clothing gestures proudly toward several exotic animals arranged in decorative cages and enclosures. Lions pace behind ornate bars while colorful parrots perch on elaborate stands nearby. A small crowd of fascinated visitors points excitedly at the unusual animals they've never seen before. The tigers stretch lazily as monkeys swing from cage to cage entertaining the gathered audience. Children tug at their parents' sleeves while staring wide-eyed at the magnificent creatures. a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition
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Origin
From French ménagerie, originally meaning 'household management' from ménage (household). The word evolved to specifically refer to the management and display of exotic animals in royal courts.
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“The eccentric millionaire's backyard menagerie included peacocks, llamas, and even a miniature elephant.”
“The professor's office looked like a menagerie with his collection of stuffed animals from around the world.”
“My grandmother's house was practically a menagerie with five cats, three dogs, and a parrot that cursed like a sailor.”
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