gourami Syllabification: (gou·ra·mi)Pronunciation: /go͝oˈrämē/Definition of gourami noun (plural same or gouramis) a small, brightly colored Asian labyrinth fish, popular in aquariums. It builds a nest of bubbles, which is typically guarded by the male. Belontiidae and related families: several species Origin: late 19th century: from Malay guramigourami in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of gourami in the British & World English dictionary