Apistogramma

noun

Apis·​to·​gram·​ma
əˌpistəˈgramə
: a genus of small cichlid fishes including a species (A. agassizi) commonly kept in the tropical aquarium

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, perhaps from Greek apistos untrustworthy (from a- a- entry 2 + pistos trustworthy) + gramma letter

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“Apistogramma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Apistogramma. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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