Etymology of the English word aquarium
the English word
aquariumderived from the Vulgar Latin word
aquarium (watering place. water hole; source of water)
derived from the Latin word
aquarius (of, for water; requiring water; water-bearer; overseer)
derived from the Latin word
aqua (water; water; sea, lake)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*akʷ-a-Date
The earliest known usage of aquarium in English dates from the 19th century.
Derivations in English
aquaristCognates
Dutch
aquarium, French
aquarium, German
Aquarium, Norwegian
akvarium, Swedish
akvariumUsage
Word found in Modern English
