REFUGIUM


Meaning of REFUGIUM in English

[ rɪ'fju:dʒɪəm ]

■ noun ( plural refugia -dʒɪə ) Biology an area in which a population of organisms can survive a period of unfavourable conditions, especially glaciation.

Origin

1950s: from L., lit. 'place of refuge'.

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