termitarium
/ˌtəːmʌɪˈtɛːrɪəm
/noun (plural termitaria)
A colony of termites, typically within a tall mound of cemented earth.The presence of mushrooms in a termitarium is a sure sign that the termites have died....
- We observed birds entering arboreal termitaria at dusk, presumably to roost.
Origin
Mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin termes, termit- 'termite'.