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Definition of pearl gourami
pearl gourami
Plural:pearl gouramis
• noun
1
A peaceful, freshwater labyrinth fish (Trichopodus leerii) native to Southeast Asia, widely kept in aquariums and distinguished by a silvery body covered with small, pearl-like spots and a dark horizontal stripe.
Example
"The hobbyist carefully added a pair of pearl gouramis to the heavily planted community aquarium."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pearl gourami. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pearl%20gourami