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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An enclosure wherein small animals are displayed, usually with some plants, in a naturalistic setting.
2. 2
   a vivarium in which selected living plants are kept and observed wordnet
3. 3
   A partially enclosed glass container for displaying plants, especially plants that need high humidity.

Synonyms

All synonyms

aquariumfishpond

Example

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"He put the spider in a terrarium."

Etymology

From Latin terra (“earth”) + -arium, by analogy with aquarium.

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