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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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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 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) /
noun plural -ia (-ɪə)
the nest of a termite colony
Word Origin for termitarium
C20: from termite + -arium
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