terrarium

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ter·rar·i·um / təˈre(ə)rēəm/ • n. (pl. -rar·i·ums or -rar·i·a / -ˈre(ə)rēə/ ) a vivarium for smaller land animals, esp. reptiles, amphibians, or terrestrial invertebrates, typically in the form of a glass-fronted case. ∎  a sealed transparent globe or similar container in which plants are grown.