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formicarium

Pronunciation: /ˌfɔːmɪˈkɛːrɪəm/
Definition of formicarium

noun (plural formicaria)

  • an ant’s nest, especially one in an artificial container for purposes of study.

Origin:

early 19th century: from medieval Latin, from Latin formica 'ant'

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