Terrarium: meaning, definitions and examples
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terrarium
[ tษหrษrษชษm ]
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:
๐ต๐น terrรกrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพเคฐเคฟเคฏเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Terrarium
๐ฎ๐ฉ terarium
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะฐัััะผ
๐ต๐ฑ terrarium
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใชใฆใ
๐ซ๐ท terrarium
๐ช๐ธ terrario
๐น๐ท terraryum
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ๋ผ๋ฆฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฑุงุฑููู
๐จ๐ฟ terรกrium
๐ธ๐ฐ terรกrium
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆ็ป็็ฎฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ terarij
๐ฎ๐ธ terrarium
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะฐัะธะน
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแ แแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ terarium
๐ฒ๐ฝ terrario
Etymology
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.
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