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termitarium

Pronunciation: /ˌtəːmʌɪˈtɛːrɪəm/
Definition of termitarium

noun (plural termitaria)

  • a colony of termites, typically within a tall mound of cemented earth.

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin termes, termit- 'termite'

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