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Definition of honey gourami
honey gourami
Plural:honey gouramis
honey gourami Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
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."
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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
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Honey gourami. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/honey gourami