termitarium

[tur-mi-tair-ee-uh m] /ˌtɜr mɪˈtɛər i əm/

Word Origin

noun, plural termitaria

[tur-mi-tair-ee-uh] /ˌtɜr mɪˈtɛər i ə/ (Show IPA)

a termites' nest.

Origin of termitarium

1860-1865

1860-65; < New Latin termit(ēs), plural of termes termite + -arium

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Historical Examples

The lofty nest, or termitarium, constitutes a hillock in the form of a cupola.

The Industries of Animals Frdric Houssay
termitarium: a nest, natural or artificial, or a colony of Termites.

Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for termitarium

termitarium

/ˌtɜːmɪˈtɛərɪəm/

noun (pl) -ia (-ɪə)

the nest of a termite colony

Word Origin

C20: from termite + -arium

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