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zoo

Zoo (noun) means a park where live animals are exhibited.

noun
1
A park where live animals are exhibited.
2
Any place that is wild, crowded, or chaotic.
3
A large and varied collection of something.
4
Clipping of zoophile.
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Etymology

Clipping of zoological garden or zoological park, now the usual form. See zoology. * Sense 5 is a clipping of zoophile or zoophilia.

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What is the meaning of zoo?

"zoo" (noun) means a park where live animals are exhibited.

What are the different meanings of zoo?

"zoo" has 3 main meanings: 1. A park where live animals are exhibited; 2. Any place that is wild, crowded, or chaotic; 3. A large and varied collection of something.

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