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Definition of rosy barb
rosy barb
Plural:rosy barbs
• noun
1
A species of active, brightly colored freshwater fish native to southern Asia, known for the striking pinkish-red metallic coloration of the males and widely kept in home aquariums.
Example
"The aquarist added a small school of rosy barbs to the community tank to introduce some vibrant color and movement."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rosy barb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rosy%20barb