Etymology

paludarium

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Today it means: A tank or vivarium containing both aquatic and terrestrial elements. Full definition →

Latin palūs, palūdis
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  1. Latin · derived frompalūs, palūdis“marsh, swamp”
  2. English todaypaludarium

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

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