discus fish

discus fish
Any of three cichlid fish species from the genus Symphysodon, popular as aquarium fishes.

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  • discus — [ dɪskəs] noun (plural discuses) 1》 a heavy thick centred disc thrown by an athlete, in ancient Greek games or in modern field events. 2》 a small colourful South American freshwater fish with a rounded laterally compressed body. [Genus… …   English new terms dictionary

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