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Definition of yellow lab cichlid

yellow lab cichlid

Plural:yellow lab cichlids
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yellow lab cichlid Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A popular, brightly colored yellow freshwater fish belonging to the cichlid family, native to the rocky coastal waters of Lake Malawi in East Africa and widely kept in home aquariums.

Example

"Because of its relatively peaceful temperament compared to other African species, the yellow lab cichlid is an excellent choice for a community aquarium."

Word Nuance & Usage

The word 'lab' in this phrase is an abbreviation of the fish's taxonomic genus, 'Labidochromis', and should not be confused with the common abbreviation for a laboratory or a Labrador Retriever dog.

• Nearby Words

yellow faced whipsnake
yellow flag
yellow horn
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yellow pimpernel

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its bright yellow coloration, the abbreviation of its scientific genus name 'Labidochromis', and its family classification 'Cichlidae'. The species is native to Lake Malawi in East Africa.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow lab cichlid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow lab cichlid
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