Terrarium
noun, plural terrariums, terraria
[tuh-rair-ee-uh] /təˈrɛər i ə/ (Show IPA)
1.
a vivarium for land animals (distinguished from aquarium).
2.
a glass container, chiefly or wholly enclosed, for growing and displaying plants.
noun (pl) -rariums, -raria (-ˈrɛərɪə)
1.
an enclosure for keeping small land animals
2.
a glass container, often a globe, in which plants are grown
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