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terrarium

Pronunciation: /tɛˈrɛːrɪəm/

Definition of terrarium

noun (plural terrariums or terraria /-rɪə/)

  • a vivarium for smaller land animals, especially reptiles, amphibians, or terrestrial invertebrates, typically in the form of a glass-fronted case.
  • a sealed transparent globe or similar container in which plants are grown.

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin terra 'earth', on the pattern of aquarium

terrarium in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of terrarium in the US English dictionary