menageries (Meaning)
menageries
a collection of wild or foreign animals kept especially for exhibition, a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition, a varied mixture
Synonyms & Antonyms of menageries
Synonyms:
- omnium-gatherums
- potpourris
- sundries
- amalgams
- mishmashes
- hashes
- stews
- ragbags
- tangles
- clutters
- smorgasbords
- ragouts
- shuffles
- motleys
- pastiches
- scrambles
- patchworks
- montages
- notions
- agglomerations
- accumulations
- rummages
- olios
- conglomerates
- aggregates
- patchwork quilts
- mélanges
- mixed bags
- hotchpotches
- crazy quilts
- welters
- grab bags
- detritus
- jambalayas
- gumbos
- conglomerations
- botches
- alphabet soups
- salads
- gallimaufries
- miscellanea
- agglomerates
- combinations
- aggregations
- farragoes
- hodgepodges
- miscellanies
- blends
menageries Sentence Examples
- The opulent menageries of ancient Rome exhibited exotic animals from distant lands for the entertainment of the masses.
- The medieval nobility maintained private menageries, housing a diverse array of beasts both real and legendary.
- The Tower of London's menagerie holds a distinguished history, having housed royal animals for over six centuries.
- Traveling menageries, known as "zoos on wheels," brought the wonders of the animal kingdom to remote communities in the past.
- Modern zoos have evolved from the traditional menageries, emphasizing animal welfare and conservation over mere spectacle.
- The Berlin Zoological Garden is one of the oldest and most renowned menageries in the world, housing over 1,500 species.
- The Smithsonian National Zoological Park includes both a traditional menagerie and a modern conservation facility.
- The Beijing Zoo is a popular tourist destination, with a diverse collection of animals in its menagerie.
- The menageries of ancient Egypt held sacred animals, such as cats and crocodiles, which were believed to possess divine powers.
- The private menageries of wealthy individuals during the Renaissance often included both exotic animals and prized livestock.
FAQs About the word menageries
a collection of wild or foreign animals kept especially for exhibition, a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition, a varied mixture
collages, assortments, jungles, jumbles, varieties,medleys, litters, omnium-gatherums, potpourris, sundries
No antonyms found.
The opulent menageries of ancient Rome exhibited exotic animals from distant lands for the entertainment of the masses.
The medieval nobility maintained private menageries, housing a diverse array of beasts both real and legendary.
The Tower of London's menagerie holds a distinguished history, having housed royal animals for over six centuries.
Traveling menageries, known as "zoos on wheels," brought the wonders of the animal kingdom to remote communities in the past.
