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termitarium

[ tur-mi-tair-ee-uhm ]

noun

, plural ter·mi·tar·i·a [tur-mi-, tair, -ee-, uh].
  1. a termites' nest.


termitarium

/ ˌtɜːmɪˈtɛərɪəm /

noun

  1. the nest of a termite colony
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of termitarium1

1860–65; < New Latin termit ( ēs ), plural of termes termite + -arium
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Word History and Origins

Origin of termitarium1

C20: from termite + -arium
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Example Sentences

In the upper part of the termitarium are the nurseries—many nurseries—for no one nursery could care for any such numbers of babies as the queen has.

The termitarium has as many rooms in it as a big hotel—oh, I don't know how many—and they are all built around the chambers of the king and queen.

This well-appointed, bustling termitarium does not seem the natural habitat of a writer, but Turow blends in easily.

These are always found in every perfect termitarium.

Termitarium: a nest, natural or artificial, or a colony of Termites.

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