noun
- plural of tilapia; freshwater fish native to Africa and the Middle East, widely farmed for food
Examples
- The farm raises several species of tilapias in large ponds.
- Tilapias are popular in aquaculture because they grow quickly.
- The restaurant serves grilled tilapias with lemon and herbs.
- Different tilapias have varying tolerance to salt water.
- The biologist studied the breeding patterns of Nile tilapias.
- Tilapias are an important protein source in many developing countries.