menagerie

The definition of a menagerie is an odd or eclectic assortment of things, or a collection of animals that are kept to be exhibited.

(noun)

An odd and eclectic collection of books and trinkets is an example of a menagerie.
A zoo with a variety of different animals is an example of a menagerie.

See menagerie in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a collection of wild or strange animals kept in cages or enclosures for exhibition
a place where such animals are kept

Origin: Fr ménagerie < ménage: see ménage

See menagerie in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A collection of live wild animals on exhibition.
b. An enclosure in which wild animals are kept.
A diverse or miscellaneous group.

Origin:

Origin: French ménagerie

Origin: , from Old French mesnage, ménage; see menage

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