molly
/'mɔli/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of small, livebearing freshwater fish: "molly" refers to a popular aquarium fish belonging to the genus Poecilia, known for its hardiness and variety of colors and fin shapes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The black molly is a common choice for beginner aquarists.
- She added several mollies to her community tank.
Advanced Usage
- "Sailfin molly": A specific variety of molly () known for its large, sail-like dorsal fin.
- The sailfin molly is native to the southern United States.
Variants and Related Words
- Mollies (n): The standard plural form of "molly."
- The tank was populated with guppies and mollies.
Synonyms
- Poecilia: The scientific genus name for mollies and their close relatives like guppies.
- Livebearer: A general term for fish that give birth to live young, which includes mollies, guppies, and platies.
Noun
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popular aquarium fish
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