menagerie

Meanings

• noun

  A collection of animals, often for exhibition.

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Pronunciation

1. /mɪˈnædʒəɹɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /mɪˈnædʒəɹɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with menagerie
merry , quagmire , terrify

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Variants

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menagerie , menageries

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Etymology

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From French, meaning 'manager, keeper' + 'erie' from Old French 'enclos', enclosed place.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded menagerie was established in the 13th century by the Mongol ruler, Hulagu Khan.

2. The term 'menagerie' was popularized during the European Grand Tours of the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Zoo: A menagerie is a type of zoo that exhibits a variety of animals.

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Culture

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In literature, menageries have been used as settings in various works such as 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad and 'The Jungle Book' by Rudyard Kipling. They were also popular in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.

How to Memorize "menagerie"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, open-air building with cages or enclosures housing various animals.
   - Visualize the excitement and curiosity of visitors as they explore the menagerie.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'menagerie' with the image of a circus or a zoo.
   - Think of animals being displayed for public viewing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Many Elephants Never Get Easy Rides In', where each letter of the word 'Menagerie' corresponds to the first letter of each word in the phrase.

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