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bestiary

 

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Noun bestiary has 1 sense
  1. bestiary - a medieval book (usually illustrated) with allegorical and amusing descriptions of real and fabled animals
    --1 is a kind of
    book

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Bestiary

A bestiary is a compendium or a collection of descriptions of various animals, mythical creatures, and fantastic beasts. It typically includes illustrations and often provides moral or allegorical lessons.

Noun

  1. A book or manuscript containing a bestiary.
  2. A collection or catalog of fantastical creatures or mythical beasts.

Samples sentences:

  1. She spent hours reading the medieval bestiary, fascinated by the detailed descriptions of mythical creatures.
  2. The new library exhibit displays a beautifully illuminated bestiary from the 12th century.

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