termitarium

American

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

noun

PLURAL

termitaria

a termites' nest.

termitarium British

/ ˌtɜːmɪˈtɛərɪəm /

noun

the nest of a termite colony

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Etymology

Origin of termitarium

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

Example Sentences

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In the upper part of the termitarium are the nurseries—many nurseries—for no one nursery could care for any such numbers of babies as the queen has.

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The termitarium has as many rooms in it as a big hotel—oh, I don't know how many—and they are all built around the chambers of the king and queen.

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This well-appointed, bustling termitarium does not seem the natural habitat of a writer, but Turow blends in easily.

From Time Magazine Archive

These are always found in every perfect termitarium.

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Termitarium: a nest, natural or artificial, or a colony of Termites.

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