Guppy: meaning, definitions and examples

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guppy

 

[ หˆษกษ™pi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

aquarium fish

A guppy is a small freshwater fish belonging to the family Poeciliidae. They are popular in home aquariums due to their vibrant colors and ease of care. Guppies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free-swimming young instead of laying eggs.

Synonyms

millionsfish, poecilia reticulata.

Examples of usage

  • I added guppies to my aquarium for a splash of color.
  • Guppies are known for their ability to breed rapidly.
  • The guppy is a favorite among beginner fish keepers.
  • Look at the male guppy flaunting its bright tail!

Translations

Translations of the word "guppy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guppy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคชเฅเคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Guppy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ guppy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะฟะฟั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gupik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒƒใƒ”ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท guppy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guppy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท guppy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌํ”ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gupka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gupka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ”้›€้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ guppy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ guppy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒะฟะฟั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ guppy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guppy

Etymology

The term 'guppy' originated in the late 19th century, named after Robert John Lechmere Guppy, a British naturalist who studied these fish in Trinidad. The guppy was first described scientifically in 1866, and since then, it has gained immense popularity among fish enthusiasts. Originally found in the tropical regions of South America and the Caribbean, guppies were introduced to many other areas around the world due to their resilience and adaptability. Their capacity to adjust to various water conditions and their prolific breeding habits have made guppies a staple in the aquarium trade, leading to vast variations in color and fin shape through selective breeding. Today, they are considered one of the most widely kept fish species in home aquariums, as well as being used in scientific studies related to genetics and ecology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,682, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.