What is another word for vivarium?

Pronunciation: [vɪvˈe͡əɹi͡əm] (IPA)

Vivarium refers to an enclosure or container designed to maintain and provide a suitable habitat for different species of animals, plants, and insects. Synonyms for the word vivarium include terrarium, aquarium, herbarium, insectarium, and botanical garden. A terrarium is a small glass container used to grow plants or house small animals, while an aquarium is a transparent tank used to keep aquatic animals and plants. On the other hand, a herbarium is a collection of dried plant specimens, while an insectarium is used to maintain and display different species of insects. Meanwhile, a botanical garden refers to a place where different plants are kept and studied.

What are the hypernyms for Vivarium?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Vivarium?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for vivarium (as nouns)

Usage examples for Vivarium

Moreover, you know very well that the great Fisherman of Galilee put the small fishes into his vivarium, but the Great Fisherman of Rome fries them."
"The Saint"
Antonio Fogazzaro Commentator: William Roscoe Thayer
The design of Agapetus, interrupted by death, was carried forward by his friend Cassiodorus, at a place in South Italy called vivarium, near his own native town Squillace.
"The Care of Books"
John Willis Clark
The box, if now placed on end with two inches of loose soil in the bottom, will constitute a satisfactory insect cage, or vivarium.
"Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study"
Ontario Ministry of Education

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