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paludarium

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌpæl(j)uˈdɛəɹiəm/

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noun

Meaning 1

A tank or vivarium containing both aquatic and terrestrial elements.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin palūs, palūdis (“marsh, swamp”) + -arium.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: oeveraquarium — vivarium with both aquatic and terrestrial elements
  • French: paludarium — vivarium with both aquatic and terrestrial elements
  • German: Paludarium — vivarium with both aquatic and terrestrial elements
  • Swedish: paludarium — vivarium with both aquatic and terrestrial elements