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archaearium

archaearium n. an archeological excavation covered by a glass building. Editorial Note: This word is not widespread; it usually refers specifically to a structure at Jamestown, Va. Etymological Note: Greek archeo ‘ancient’ + Latin arium ‘place for.’ (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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