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menagerie in Finnish

menagerie in Finnish is eläintarha, sekalainen joukko — menagerie means a collection of wild or exotic animals kept for display, especially historically by wealthy owners as a private forerunner to the modern zoo.

menagerie in Finnish

eläintarha
noun
A collection of live wild animals as an exhibition historically associated with the aristocracy and considered a precursor of modern zoos.
sekalainen joukko
noun
A diverse or miscellaneous group.

What does "menagerie" mean?

  1. noun A collection of wild or exotic animals kept for display, especially historically by wealthy owners as a private forerunner to the modern zoo.
    "The duke kept a menagerie of lions and peacocks on his estate."
  2. noun A varied, mixed group of people or things.
    "The party guest list was a menagerie of artists, bankers, and old friends."

menagerie in a sentence

  • The duke kept a menagerie of lions and peacocks on his estate.
  • Visitors paid to see the travelling menagerie.
  • The party guest list was a menagerie of artists, bankers, and old friends.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "menagerie" in Finnish?

"menagerie" in Finnish is eläintarha, sekalainen joukko. menagerie means: A collection of wild or exotic animals kept for display, especially historically by wealthy owners as a private forerunner to the modern zoo.

How do you use "menagerie" in a sentence?

Example: "The duke kept a menagerie of lions and peacocks on his estate." In Finnish, "menagerie" is eläintarha, sekalainen joukko.

Are there other ways to say "menagerie" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "menagerie": eläintarha, sekalainen joukko.

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