"exploratorium" meaning in All languages combined

See exploratorium on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: exploratoriums [plural], exploratoria [plural]
Etymology: From the Exploratorium in San Francisco, which holds a trademark on the term. Head templates: {{en-noun|s|exploratoria}} exploratorium (plural exploratoriums or exploratoria)
  1. A museum or similar institution that encourages visitors to explore the exhibits in a hands-on manner.
    Sense id: en-exploratorium-en-noun-aVcYNhGa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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