Platys: meaning, definitions and examples

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platys

 

[ หˆplรฆtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

zoology

Platy is a small, colorful freshwater fish commonly kept in aquariums. They belong to the family Poeciliidae and are known for their gentle nature and beautiful coloration.

Synonyms

aquarium fish, fish, platypus.

Examples of usage

  • I have a group of platies in my aquarium.
  • Platies are great for community tanks.
  • You will love watching the platies swim around.
  • Many aquarists choose platies for their vibrant colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "platys" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น platys

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Platys

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ platys

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ platys

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท platys

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ platys

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท platys

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ผํ‹ฐ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุงุชูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ platys

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ platys

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขˆ้˜”่‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ platys

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ platys

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ platys

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ platys

Etymology

The term 'platy' is derived from the scientific genus name 'Xiphophorus', which includes several species of freshwater fish native to Central America. The name was adopted by aquarium enthusiasts in the early 20th century due to the fish's popularity in home aquariums. Their vibrant colors and hardy nature made them a favorite among fish keepers. As a result, โ€˜platyโ€™ became a colloquial term to refer specifically to these small, live-bearing fish. The platy is often chosen by novice aquarists because of its ease of care and compatibility with other species. The breeding of platies has led to a variety of color morphs, further enhancing their appeal in the aquarium trade.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,426, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.