Definitions

1. noun

a collection of descriptions or illustrations of animals, especially in a book or manuscript.

“The medieval bestiary contained fantastical creatures and real-life animals.”

2. noun

a collection of animals, especially exotic or imaginary ones, in a zoo, circus, or other enclosed space.

“The traveling bestiary featured a wide variety of animals from around the world.”

3. noun

a fantasy or fictional world inhabited by various creatures, often in a story or game.

“The bestiary of the fantasy world was filled with dragons, unicorns, and other magical creatures.”