Crossword clues for gourami
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Gourami \Gou"ra*mi\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A very largo East Indian freshwater fish ( Osphromenus gorami), extensively reared in artificial ponds in tropical countries, and highly valued as a food fish. Many unsuccessful efforts have been made to introduce it into Southern Europe. [Written also goramy.]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
type of freshwater fish, 1878, from Malay gurami.\n
Wiktionary
n. An edible fresh-water fish of the Osphronemidae family.
Wikipedia
Gouramis or gouramies are a group of freshwater perciform fishes that comprise the family, Osphronemidae. The fish are native to Asia, from Pakistan and India to the Malay Archipelago and north-easterly towards Korea. The name "gourami", of Javanese origin, is also used for fish of the families Helostomatidae and Anabantidae.
Many gouramis have an elongated, feeler-like ray at the front of each of their pelvic fins. Many species show parental care: some are mouthbrooders, and others, like the Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), build bubble nests. Currently, about 133 species are recognised, placed in four subfamilies and about 15 genera.
The name Polyacanthidae has also been used for this family. Some fish now classified as gouramis were previously placed in family Anabantidae. The subfamily Belontiinae was recently demoted from the family Belontiidae. As labyrinth fishes, gouramis have a lung-like labyrinth organ that allows them to gulp air and use atmospheric oxygen. This organ is a vital innovation for fishes that often inhabit warm, shallow, oxygen-poor water.
Usage examples of "gourami".
You see, this actually counts as sex, and your wings should be well on their way to full extension after undergoing what I like to call gourami therapy.
She squeaked out the question as another gourami came up between her legs and swirled the waters around her sensitive clit.