menagerie
Translation
collection of wild animals, strange collection of people
Examples
The eccentric lord kept a menagerie of exotic animals.
The eccentric lord kept a menagerie of exotic animals.
The bar was filled with a menagerie of characters.
The bar was filled with a menagerie of characters.
Grammar Patterns
((a menagerie of + plural noun)) a collection of (sth.) He owned a menagerie of rare birds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zoo, collection, assortment
Etymology
From French 'ménagerie', from 'ménage' (household), related to managing a household's animals.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'managing' a collection of animals. It sounds a bit like 'managerie'.