aquaterrarium

noun

aq·​ua·​terrarium

¦akwə,

¦äk- +

: a box or aquarium adapted for water and a sloping bank of earth and rocks in which to culture snails and other amphibious animals

Word History

Etymology

aqua + terrarium

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