bestiary

• 名词，指中世纪的一种书籍或汇编，常配有插图，包含对真实动物和神话动物的寓意性、趣味性描述。

A noun referring to a medieval collection or book, often illustrated, containing allegorical and entertaining descriptions of both real and mythical animals.

1. Medieval animal compendiumC1formal

   A medieval book, often illustrated, that describes real and mythical animals, usually with moral or allegorical lessons.

   动物寓言集

   • The bestiary contained detailed drawings of griffins and unicorns.
   • Scholars study bestiaries to understand medieval beliefs about nature.
   • Each entry in the bestiary included a moral lesson about the animal's behavior.