English word terrarium comes from English -arium, Latin terra
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -arium | English (eng) | A device associated with a specified function.. A place associated with a specified thing. |
| terra | Latin (lat) | the world, the globe, earth as a celestial object. Earth's surface (dry land and sea together; as opposed to the heavens). A land, a region, a country. Earth, soil, dirt. Ground, dry land. |
| terrarium | English (eng) | A partially enclosed glass container for displaying plants, especially plants that need high humidity.. An enclosure where very small animals are displayed, often with some plants, in a naturalistic setting. |