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:
- mixed bags
- shuffles
- tangles
- agglomerates
- hashes
- omnium-gatherums
- clutters
- patchworks
- notions
- sundries
- mélanges
- pastiches
- ragbags
- combinations
- hodgepodges
- conglomerations
- welters
- stews
- miscellanies
- gumbos
- smorgasbords
- salads
- gallimaufries
- alphabet soups
- grab bags
- farragoes
- ragouts
- botches
- montages
- crazy quilts
- aggregates
- conglomerates
- scrambles
- blends
- olios
- mishmashes
- miscellanea
- rummages
- motleys
- patchwork quilts
- hotchpotches
- agglomerations
- aggregations
- jambalayas
- detritus
- potpourris
- amalgams
- accumulations
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
litters, collages, varieties, jungles, assortments,medleys, jumbles, mixed bags, shuffles, tangles
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.
