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cichlid

/ˈsɪklɪd/

Meanings
noun
Any of many tropical fish, of the family Cichlidae, popular as aquarium fish.

Examples :

"My friend's aquarium holds several beautiful cichlids. "
fish animal

Related Words

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friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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holds noun

/həʊldz/ /hoʊldz/

A grasp or grip.

"Keep a firm hold on the handlebars."

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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cichlids noun

/ˈsɪklɪdz/

Any of many tropical fish, of the family Cichlidae, popular as aquarium fish.

"My little brother loves watching the colorful cichlids swim in his aquarium. "

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any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

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aquarium noun

/-ɛɹiəm/

A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals.

"My little brother loves the colorful fish in the aquarium. "

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popular noun

/ˈpɒpjʊlə/ /ˈpɑpjələɹ/

A person who is popular, especially at a school.

"The popular at school was chosen to lead the student council. "

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fish noun

/fɪʃ/ /fɘʃ/

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gills.

"Salmon is a fish."

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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tropical noun

/ˈtrɑpɪkəl/ /ˈtrɒpɪkəl/

A tropical plant.

"My grandmother's garden has many tropicals, including hibiscus and plumeria. "