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Definition of moonlight gourami
moonlight gourami
Plural:moonlight gouramis
moonlight gourami Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A species of freshwater labyrinth fish (Trichopodus microlepis) native to the Mekong River basin in Southeast Asia, known for its iridescent, silvery body and elongated, thread-like pelvic fins.
Example
"The moonlight gourami is a peaceful, schooling fish that makes an elegant addition to a planted community aquarium."
Word Origin & Etymology
The common name refers to the fish's iridescent, silvery sheen resembling moonlight, paired with 'gourami', derived from the Javanese word 'gurami' denoting various Southeast Asian labyrinth fishes.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moonlight gourami. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moonlight gourami