VIVARIUM


Meaning of VIVARIUM in English

[ vʌɪ'vɛ:rɪəm , vɪ- ]

■ noun ( plural vivaria -rɪə ) an enclosure or structure used for keeping animals under semi-natural conditions for observation or study or as pets; an aquarium or terrarium.

Origin

C17: from L., lit. 'warren, fish pond'.

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