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vi·var·i·um
\vīˈverēəm, -ˈva(a)r-, -ˈvār-\ noun
(plural vivar·ia \-ēə\ ; or vivariums)
Etymology: Latin, from vivus alive + -arium -ary — more at quick
1. archaic : a place in which living animals are kept for food; especially : a fish pond or pool
2. : an enclosure usually of limited size with glass sides arranged for keeping or raising and observing animals or plants indoors; especially : one for terrestrial or partly terrestrial animals — called also terrarium; compare aquarium, wardian case |