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Definition of slender betta

slender betta

Plural:slender bettas
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slender betta Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A species of labyrinth freshwater fish in the gourami family, characterized by its elongated body and native to the blackwater peat swamp forests of Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.

Example

"Aquarium hobbyists interested in specialized blackwater habitats often seek out the slender betta, which requires soft, highly acidic water to thrive."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English word 'slender', denoting its elongated body shape, and 'betta', referring to its genus, which originates from the Malay word 'ikan betah' (enduring fish).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slender betta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slender betta
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