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oceanarium

o·cean·ar·i·um [ shə nérree əm ] (plural o·cean·ar·i·ums or o·cean·ar·i·a [ shə nérree ə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
aquarium for sea life: a large saltwater aquarium for observing and exhibiting sea animals and plants

[Mid-20th century. Blend of ocean + aquarium]
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