noun
- Plural of gourami; small to medium-sized freshwater fish native to Asia, popular in home aquariums, known for their bright colors and peaceful behavior.
Usage: Commonly kept as ornamental fish in aquariums; Also spelled 'gouramis' (alternative plural)
Examples
- The aquarium contained several colorful gouramies swimming among the plants.
- Gouramies are popular choices for beginner aquarists because they are hardy and easy to care for.
- She added three blue gouramies to her 20-gallon tank.
- Gouramies prefer warm water and plenty of hiding spots.
- The pearl gouramies in the display tank were particularly striking.