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A small aggressive freshwater fish originating from Thailand, popular as aquarium fish, Betta splendens.
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Fighting fish — Fighting Fight ing, a. 1. Qualified for war; fit for battle. [1913 Webster] An host of fighting men. 2 Chron. xxvi. 11. [1913 Webster] 2. Occupied in war; being the scene of a battle; as, a fighting field. Pope. [1913 Webster] {A fighting chance} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fighting fish — /ˈfaɪtɪŋ fɪʃ/ (say fuyting fish) noun (plural fighting fish or fighting fishes) a small brilliantly coloured aquarium fish, a species of Betta, noted for the fighting habits of the males. Usage: For variation in the plural inflection, see note at …
fighting fish — (also Siamese fighting fish) noun a small labyrinth fish native to Thailand, the males of which fight vigorously. [Betta splendens.] … English new terms dictionary
fighting fish — any of several brightly colored labyrinth fishes of the genus Betta, found in Southeast Asia. Also called betta. Cf. Siamese fighting fish. * * * … Universalium
fighting fish — a member of the labyrinth fish genus Betta (Osphronemidae), the males of which that engages in ritualistic reproductive fights … Dictionary of ichthyology
fighting fish — noun : betta … Useful english dictionary
Siamese fighting fish — Selectively bred halfmoon male Naturally occurrin … Wikipedia
Siamese fighting fish — a labyrinth fish, Betta splendens, that has been bred for centuries to develop brilliant coloration, very long fins, and pugnacity. See illus. at fighting fish. [1930 35] * * * Freshwater tropical fish (Betta splendens;family Belontiidae or… … Universalium
Siamese fighting fish — noun (plural Siamese fighting fish or Siamese fighting fishes) a bony fish, Betta splendens, which has become highly coloured as a result of selective breeding, and the males of which are very pugnacious. {originated in Thailand, formerly known… …
slim fighting fish — grakštusis gaidukas statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas taksono rangas rūšis atitikmenys: lot. Betta bellica angl. slim fighting fish rus. изящный петушок ryšiai: platesnis terminas – gaidukai … Žuvų pavadinimų žodynas
