— aquarial , adj.
/euh kwair"ee euhm/ , n. , pl. aquariums, aquaria /euh kwair"ee euh/ .
1. a glass-sided tank, bowl, or the like, in which fish or other living aquatic animals or plants are kept.
2. a building or institution in which fish or other aquatic animals or plants are kept for exhibit, study, etc.
[ 1840-50; b. L aquarius of or for water ( aqu ( a ) water + -arius -ARY) and VIVARIUM; cf. -ARIUM ]