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vivarium Definition

vi·var·ium (vī verē əm)

noun pl. vivariums -·iums or vivaria -·ia (-ē ə)

an enclosed indoor place for keeping and studying terrestrial animals

Etymology: L < vivarius, concerning living creatures < vivere, to live: see bio-

vivarium Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: School Pets In School we have a big Vivarium in the corridor.
  • buy: The first thing to say I think is do not buy a glass tank vivarium.
  • build: How should we build a vivarium for our turtle?

Adjective modifier

  • wooden: I shall go for the safe option and buy a proper wooden vivarium.
  • heated: They need access to a heated vivarium during cold and damp spells.
  • 3ft: They have a 3ft mahogany vivarium complete with heat and UV lamps and accessories.
  • simple: A simple vivarium can be provided with the light source on one end and a shelter on the other.

Modifies a noun

  • member: Vivarium members are currently exploring possible sites in North East Fife.
  • set-up: Far too many vivarium set-ups have little or no ventilation.

Noun used with modifier

  • mahogany: They have a 3ft mahogany vivarium complete with heat and UV lamps and accessories.

Browse dictionary entries near vivarium

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  10. viva
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