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AQUARIUM
aquarium, fish tank, marine museum
(noun) a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
aquarium (plural aquaria or aquariums)
A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals.
Synonym: fish tank (informal)
A public place where live fish and other aquatic animals are exhibited.
Usage notes
The plural aquaria is generally considered more formal than aquariums.
Source: Wiktionary
A*qua"ri*um, n.; pl. E. Aquariums, L. Aquaria. Etym: [L. See Aquarius, Ewer.]
Definition: An artificial pond, or a globe or tank (usually with glass sides), in which living specimens of aquatic animals or plants are kept.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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