formicarium

noun

for·​mi·​car·​i·​um

-ˈkerēəm,

-ˈa(a)r-,

-ˈār-

plural formicaria

-rēə

: formicary

specifically : an artificial ant nest arranged for observation or study of the activities of the insects

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin

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