termitarium

[ tur-mi-tair-ee-uhm ]

/ ˌtɜr mɪˈtɛər i əm /

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noun, plural ter·mi·tar·i·a

[tur-mi-tair-ee-uh]. /ˌtɜr mɪˈtɛər i ə/.

a termites' nest.

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Origin of termitarium

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

Words nearby termitarium

terminology, term insurance, terminus, terminus ad quem, terminus a quo, termitarium, termitary, termite, termitic, termiting, termless

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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 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 plural -ia (-ɪə)

the nest of a termite colony

Word Origin for termitarium

C20: from termite + -arium

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