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menagerie in Italian

menagerie in Italian is serraglio, recinto — 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 Italian

serraglio
noun
A collection of live wild animals as an exhibition historically associated with the aristocracy and considered a precursor of modern zoos.
recinto
noun
A collection of live wild animals as an exhibition historically associated with the aristocracy and considered a precursor of modern zoos.

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.

Similar words in Italian

zoo

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "menagerie" in Italian?

"menagerie" in Italian is serraglio, recinto. 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 Italian, "menagerie" is serraglio, recinto.

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

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "menagerie": serraglio, recinto.

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