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Meaning of PLATY

Pronunciation:  'platee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  small stocky Mexican fish; popular aquarium fish
 
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 Synonyms: Platypoecilus maculatus
 
 See Also: genus Platypoecilus, live-bearer, Platypoecilus, poeciliid, poeciliid fish, topminnow

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Plat"y\, a.
    Like a plate; consisting of plates.
    
  2. \Plat"y-\
    A combining form from Gr. platy`s broad, wide, flat; as,
    platypus, platycephalous.
    
 

 

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