Meaning of terrarium in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /təˈrɛriəm/

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  1. Noun

    terrarium

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. a vivarium in which selected living plants are kept and observed

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