terrarium
ter·rar·i·um
noun \tə-ˈrer-ē-əm\ plural -ia \-ē-ə\ or ter·rar·i·ums
Definition of TERRARIUM
: a usually transparent enclosure for keeping or raising plants or usually small animals (as turtles) indoors
See Origin of TERRARIUM
New Latin, from Latin terra + -arium (as in vivarium)
First Known Use: 1890
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