Osphromenus gorami

Osphromenus gorami
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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  • goramy — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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