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a glass or plastic box that is used for growing plants or keeping small animals indoors

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The first known use of terrarium was in 1890

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“Terrarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrarium. Accessed 22 Oct. 2020.

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