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Platy

Platy Meaning & Definition
Platy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Platy?

[n] small stocky Mexican fish; popular aquarium fish

Synonyms | Synonyms for Platy: Platypoecilus maculatus

Related Terms | Find terms related to Platy:

See Also | genus Platypoecilus | live-bearer | Platypoecilus | poeciliid | poeciliid fish | topminnow

Platy In Webster's Dictionary

\Plat"y\, a. Like a plate; consisting of plates.
\Plat"y-\ A combining form from Gr. platy`s broad, wide, flat; as, platypus, platycephalous.

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