menagerie

Betekenis (Engels)

1. A collection of live wild animals as an exhibition historically associated with the aristocracy and considered a precursor of modern zoos.
2. The enclosure where they are kept.
3. A diverse or miscellaneous group.
4. (obsolete, slang) The orchestra of a theatre.

Sinonieme

zoo

zoological garden

vivarium

zoological gardens

place abounding in lions

field trip

zoological park

terrarium

Vertalings

ménagerie

casa de fieras

Menagerie

serraglio

Tierschau

menagerie

zoo

ζωολογικός κήπος

zoològic

zoo

parc zoologique

jardin zoologique

θηριοτροφείο

giardino zoologico

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/mɪˈnæd͡ʒəɹɪ/

Etimologie (Engels)

From French ménagerie, derived from ménager (“to keep house”), household. Housekeeping used to include taking care of domestic animals.