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terrarium

 

[ tษ›หˆrษ›rษชษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

enclosed garden

A terrarium is a transparent container, often made of glass, in which plants are grown. It creates a miniature ecosystem that can also house small animals. This self-sustaining environment allows for the growth of various plants, requiring minimal maintenance.

Synonyms

biosphere, container garden, greenhouse

Examples of usage

  • I created a beautiful terrarium with succulents.
  • The kids enjoyed watching the terrarium evolve over time.
  • She gifted me a terrarium filled with ferns.
  • He built a large terrarium for his reptiles.

Translations

Translations of the word "terrarium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terrรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคฐเคพเคฐเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Terrarium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terarium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะฐั€ั–ัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ terrarium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒฉใƒชใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terrarium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ terrario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terraryum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ๋ผ๋ฆฌ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠุฑุงุฑูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terรกrium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ terรกrium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๆ€็Žป็’ƒ็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ terarij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ terrarium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฐั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terarium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terrario

Word origin

The term 'terrarium' originates from the Latin word 'terra', meaning 'earth' or 'land'. The modern usage of the word dates back to the 19th century, particularly around the 1820s, when it was first used in the context of creating miniature landscapes. The concept became popular among botanists and hobbyists for its ability to replicate natural ecosystems in a controlled environment. Terrariums gained significant traction during the Victorian era as people began to explore and experiment with plant life. The idea was influenced by earlier practices of creating glass boxes to display exotic plants and animals. As interest in gardening and indoor plants increased, terrariums became a staple in home decor, providing both beauty and a unique way to cultivate greenery indoors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,951, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.