Rara Avis Menagerie
ra·ra a·vis (râr vs) n. pl. ra·ra a·vis·es or ra·rae a·ves (râr vz) A rare or unique person or thing [Latin rra avis : rra, feminine of rrus, rare + avis, bird.] menagerie \muh-NAJ-uh-ree; noun: 1. A collection of wild or unusual animals, especially for exhibition. 2. An enclosure where wild or unusual animals are kept or exhibited. 3. A diverse or varied group. Menagerie comes from French ménagerie, from Middle French, from menage, from Old French mesnage, "dwelling."