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Gourami
CIDE DICTIONARY
Gourami, n.
A very largo East Indian freshwater fish (Osphromenus gorami ), extensively reared in artificial ponds in tropical countries, and highly valued as a food fish. Many unsuccessful efforts have been made to introduce it into Southern Europe. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Gourami, n.
1 a a large freshwater fish, Osphronemus goramy, native to SE Asia, used as food. b any small fish of the family Osphronemidae, usu. kept in aquariums.
2 any small brightly coloured freshwater fish of the family Belontiidae, usu. kept in aquariums. Also called LABYRINTH FISH.
1 a a large freshwater fish, Osphronemus goramy, native to SE Asia, used as food. b any small fish of the family Osphronemidae, usu. kept in aquariums.
2 any small brightly coloured freshwater fish of the family Belontiidae, usu. kept in aquariums. Also called LABYRINTH FISH.
Etymology
Malay gurami
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