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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