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- [in-sek-tair-ee-uh m]
- /ˌɪn sɛkˈtɛər i əm/
- /ˌɪnsektˈeəriəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sek-tair-ee-uh m]
- /ˌɪn sɛkˈtɛər i əm/
Definitions of insectarium word
- noun plural insectarium a place in which a collection of living insects is kept, as in a zoo. 1
- noun insectarium A place where insects are kept, exhibited, and studied. 1
- noun insectarium a place where living insects are kept, bred, and studied 0
- noun insectarium a place where insects are raised, esp. for study 0
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Origin of insectarium
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1880-85; See origin at insect, -arium
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Parts of speech for Insectarium
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insectarium popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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