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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A collection of farm animals, such as goats, ducks, and sheep, and sometimes docile wild animals such as turtles or deer, for children to feed and pet.

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  • noun A zoo that permits or encourages visitors to touch animals.

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  • noun a collection of docile animals for children to pet and feed

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