terrarium Definition
ter·rar·ium (tə rer′ē əm)
noun pl. -·iums or -·ia-ə
- an enclosure in which to keep small land animals
- a glass container enclosing a garden of small plants
Etymology: ModL < L terra, terra + -arium, as in aquarium
terrarium Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- aquatic: Your Aquatic amphibian terrarium - aquarium does need a ventilated clear lid to prevent escapees from their aquatic ecosystems!
- terrestrial: The land side doesn't have to be as elaborate as in the ' terrestrial terrarium ' .
Browse dictionary entries near terrarium
- ‹ terraqueous
- ‹ terrapin
- ‹ terrane
- ‹ Terramycin
- ‹ terrain
- ‹ terrace
- ‹ terra incognita
- ‹ terra firma
- ‹ terra cotta
- ‹ terra alba
- terrazzo ›
- Terre Haute ›
- terre-verte ›
- terrene ›
- terreplein ›
- terrestrial ›
- terret ›
- terrible ›
- terribly ›
- terricolous ›
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