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An 'aquarium' but no fish

By thorgal on Sep 17, 2007 | In Altered English

In modern times we associate the word aquarium with fish, or if more exotic with plants or other animals living in the sea or in lakes. Never, however, would we associate this word with cows...

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In the end of the 19th century the word aquarium, that is originally derived from Latin 'aqua' meaning water, denoted merely a 'watering place for cattle.'

Source: Jeffrey Kacirk. Altered English Knowledge Cards.

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