termitarium
[ tur-mi-tair-ee-uhm ]
noun,plural ter·mi·tar·i·a [tur-mi-tair-ee-uh]. /ˌtɜr mɪˈtɛər i ə/.
a termites' nest.
Origin of termitarium
1Words Nearby termitarium
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How to use termitarium in a sentence
The lofty nest, or termitarium, constitutes a hillock in the form of a cupola.
The Industries of Animals | Frdric Houssaytermitarium: 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) /
nounplural -ia (-ɪə)
the nest of a termite colony
Origin of termitarium
1C20: from termite + -arium
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