English Explanatory Dictionary

terrarium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enclosure wherein small animals are displayed, usually with some plants, in a naturalistic setting.
  2. A partially enclosed glass container for displaying plants, especially plants that need high humidity.

Pronunciation

/təˈɹɛəɹ.ɪ.əm/ /təˈɹɑɹ.i.əm/ /təˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ /təˈɹeːɹ.i.əm/ /tɘˈɹiəɹ.i.ɘm/

Word forms

terrarium terrariums terraria

Etymology

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

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