formicarium
/ˌfɔːmɪˈkɛːrɪəm
/noun (plural formicaria)
An ant’s nest, especially one in an artificial container for purposes of study.So many folks have asked about my formicarium that my friend, Ray, has started making them for sale....
- The formicarium had been unused over two months so I put some water on the gel and added sugar and soya.
- The queen is in the formicarium now and seems quite busy exploring her new surroundings.
Origin
Early 19th century: from medieval Latin, from Latin formica 'ant'.
- with one hand (tied) behind one's back
- with one's back to (or up against) the wall
- with one's bare hands
- with one's compliments
- with one's eyes open
- with one's eyes shut (or closed)
- with one's hand in the cookie jar
- with one's head in the clouds
- with one's heart in one's boots
- with one's nose in the air
- with one's tail between one's legs
- with one's tail up
- with one voice
- with open arms
- with open eyes
- with (or in or having) regard to
- with (or in) reference to
- with (or with all due) respect
- without
- without accident
- without (a) doubt
- without a murmur
- without cease
- without ceremony
- without end