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zoological garden

American  

noun

  1. zoo.

zoological garden British  

noun

  1. the formal term for zoo

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Origin of zoological garden

First recorded in 1820–30

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Dr. Treves, one of London's most eminent surgeons was called upon by the head keeper of the animals of the London Zoological garden for advice respecting the condition of the lions.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Eleventh Annual Meeting Washington, D. C. October 7 and 8, 1920 by Northern Nut Growers Association

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