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Definition of honey gourami

honey gourami

Plural:honey gouramis
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honey gourami Lexical Profile

• noun

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A small, peaceful species of freshwater labyrinth fish native to rivers and lakes in India and Bangladesh, highly popular in the aquarium trade and named for the bright yellow-orange or honey-like coloration developed by mature males.

Example

"The honey gourami is an excellent choice for a beginner's planted aquarium due to its hardy nature and gentle temperament."

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound noun formed from 'honey', referencing the golden-yellow coloration often displayed by mature males, and 'gourami', which traces back to the Javanese word 'gurami', used to describe freshwater labyrinth fishes in Asia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Honey gourami. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/honey gourami
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