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Definition of mickey mouse platy
mickey mouse platy
Plural:mickey mouse platies
mickey mouse platy Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A popular, selectively bred variety of the southern platyfish (Xiphophorus maculatus) that features a distinctive black marking on its tail base resembling the silhouette of the cartoon character Mickey Mouse.
Example
"The Mickey Mouse platy is an excellent choice for beginner aquarists due to its hardy nature and striking tail markings."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named for the distinctive marking near its caudal fin, consisting of one large black spot and two smaller flanking spots, which closely resembles the iconic silhouette of the Disney character Mickey Mouse; 'platy' derives from the former genus name Platypoecilus.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mickey mouse platy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mickey mouse platy