vivarium

noun

vi·var·i·um | \vī-ˈver-ē-əm

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plural vivaria\ vī-ˈver-ē-ə

\ or vivariums

Definition of vivarium

: a terrarium used especially for small animals

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The center will also include an outdoor classroom leading into the university’s Glen Arboretum, as well as a rain garden for stormwater control, a planetarium, observatory, rooftop greenhouse, museum and vivarium. — Jim Joyner, baltimoresun.com, "Towson University marks start of $180M project for new Science Complex on York Road," 16 Apr. 2018

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vivarium

noun

vi·var·i·um | \vī-ˈvar-ē-əm, -ˈver-

\

plural -ia\ -ē-ə

\ or vivariums

Medical Definition of vivarium

: an enclosure for keeping or raising and observing animals especially for laboratory research

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