menagerie
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B2
/məˈnædʒəri/
collection of animals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'menagerie' originates from French, specifically the word 'ménagerie', where 'ménager' meant 'to manage or keep'.
Historical Evolution
'ménagerie' transformed into the English word 'menagerie' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'management of a household or farm', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a collection of animals'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition.
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
Synonyms
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