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Definition of pink kissing gourami
pink kissing gourami
Plural:pink kissing gouramis
• noun
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A popular pinkish-colored, freshwater labyrinth fish (a widely bred leucistic morph of the species Helostoma temminckii) native to Southeast Asia, known for its heavily protruded lips and a characteristic mouth-locking behavior used in territorial disputes.
Example
"The aquarium curator explained that the pink kissing gourami is actually engaging in a display of dominance rather than showing affection when it locks lips with another fish."
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