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Definition of moonlight gourami
moonlight gourami
Plural:moonlight gouramis
• noun
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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."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moonlight gourami. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moonlight-gourami
