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terrarium

Syllabification: (ter·rar·i·um)

Pronunciation: /təˈre(ə)rēəm/

Definition of terrarium

noun (plural terrariums or terraria /-ˈre(ə)rēə/)

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.