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platy

Pronunciation: /ˈplati/

Definition of platy

noun (plural platies)

a small live-bearing freshwater fish of Central America, which is popular in aquaria.
- Genus Xiphophorus, family Poeciliidae: several species, in particular X. maculatus, which has been bred in a wide variety of colours

Origin:

early 20th century: colloquial abbreviation of modern Latin Platypoecilus (former genus name), from Greek platus 'broad' + poikilos 'variegated'