gourami

gourami Definition

gou·rami (go̵̅o̅ rä′mē, go̵or′ə mē)

noun pl. -·mies or -·mi

any of various families of tropical, freshwater percoid fishes; esp., a nest-building food fish (Osphronemus goramy) of Southeast Asia

Etymology: Malay gurami

gourami Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

giant: Although many are suitable for the smaller aquarium, both the kissing gourami and the giant gourami are ideal for large tanks.
blue: With these adaptable preferences, a blue gourami can be accommodated in most homes without too much upheaval.
large: Stocked with 1 large pearl gourami, 1 mature bristlenose catfish, 1 albino cory, neon... .. .
pearl: Stocked with 1 large pearl gourami, 1 mature bristlenose catfish, 1 albino cory, neon... .. .
golden: I am getting a 3 " golden giant gourami.
other: As they are shy with all fishes apart from other dwarf gouramis, their tank mates should be gentle and sedate.

Noun used with modifier

dwarf: As they are shy with all fishes apart from other dwarf gouramis, their tank mates should be gentle and sedate.
kissing: ANSWER Firth of Forth Q5 What is a kissing gourami?
moonlight: Various mollies including young 3x medium angel fish 2x moonlight gourami 1x large plec and lots more.
gold: Free gold gourami 25/05/06 No Gold gourami approx 3 inches long, free to who can collect.
chocolate: This is one of several species of chocolate gourami.
giant: I am getting a 3 " golden giant gourami.

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