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Definition of mosaic gourami

mosaic gourami

Plural:mosaic gouramis
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mosaic gourami Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A peaceful freshwater labyrinth fish native to Southeast Asia, characterized by a striking, pearlescent, lace-like pattern across its body and elongated, thread-like pelvic fins.

Example

"The mosaic gourami is highly prized by aquarium enthusiasts for its beautiful coloring and tranquil temperament."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for the intricate, lace-like 'mosaic' pattern on its scales, combined with 'gourami', derived from the Javanese word 'gurami' referring to this family of freshwater labyrinth fishes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mosaic gourami. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mosaic gourami
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