Gourami

Gourami
Gourami Gou"ra*mi, n. (Zo["o]l.) 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. [Written also {goramy}.] [1913 Webster]

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  • gourami — /goo rah mee/, n., pl. (esp. collectively) gourami, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) gouramis. 1. a large, air breathing, nest building, freshwater Asiatic fish, Osphronemus goramy, used for food. 2. any of several small, air… …   Universalium

  • gourami — /ˈgʊərəmi/ (say goouhruhmee) noun (plural gourami or gouramis) 1. a large, air breathing nest building, freshwater Asian fish, Osphronemus goramy, highly prized for food. 2. any of a number of smaller, air breathing, nest building, Asian fishes… …  

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