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terrarium

ter·rar·i·um [ tə rérree əm ] (plural ter·rar·i·ums or ter·rar·i·a [ tə rérree ə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. enclosure for small animals: an enclosure that is used for keeping or observing small land animals or reptiles such as lizards in a simulated natural environment

2. container for plants: a sealed glass container used for growing ornamental plants that require a high level of humidity

[Late 19th century. < modern Latin< Latin terra "earth, land," after aquarium]
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