menagerie

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

zoo

zoological garden

vivarium

zoological gardens

place abounding in lions

field trip

zoological park

terrarium

Translations

ménagerie

casa de fieras

Menagerie

serraglio

Tierschau

menagerie

zoo

ζωολογικός κήπος

zoològic

zoo

parc zoologique

jardin zoologique

θηριοτροφείο

giardino zoologico

Pronounced as (IPA)

/mɪˈnæd͡ʒəɹɪ/

Etymology

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