menagerie
Americannoun
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a collection of wild or unusual animals, especially for exhibition.
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a place where they are kept or exhibited.
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an unusual and varied group of people.
noun
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a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition
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the place where such animals are housed
Etymology
Origin of menagerie
1705–15; < French: literally, housekeeping. See ménage, -ery
Example Sentences
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This advice applies to Price and DeAndrade and their menagerie: two dogs, one cat and a friendly bearded dragon named Sanchez.
From Seattle Times
In the first act of “Life of Pi,” a menagerie — menacing, delightful — entrenches itself on the stage of Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theater.
From New York Times
Our solar system is home to a magnificent menagerie of moons, from icy ones filled with turbulent oceans to volcanic ones decorated with pits of raging hellfire.
From New York Times
Our adopting a plushie menagerie in adulthood is a mystery even to us.
From New York Times
Town officials alleged that the caveman-themed menagerie of 15-foot dinosaur statues and cartoon sculptures violated building codes and were built without proper permits.
From Los Angeles Times
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