menagerie

Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

ménagerie

zoo

jardin zoologique

parc zoologique

zoologique

Synonymes

zoo

zoological garden

vivarium

zoological gardens

place abounding in lions

field trip

zoological park

terrarium

Traductions

casa de fieras

Menagerie

menagerie

Tierschau

serraglio

ζωολογικός κήπος

zoològic

zoo

θηριοτροφείο

giardino zoologico

parc zoològic

Zoo

حديقة الحيوانات

Tierpark

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/mɪˈnæd͡ʒəɹɪ/

Étymologie (Anglais)

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