word
refugium
rih-FYOO-jee-um
rɪˈfjuːdʒiəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
refugium
Dictionary meaning
An area in which populations of organisms have survived through a period of unfavourable conditions, especially glaciation.
History and origin
Latin — 'refugium' (place of refuge).
Common mispronunciations
REF-yoo-jee-umreh-FEW-jee-um
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