betta

noun

bet·ta | \ˈbe-tə

Definition of betta

: any of a genus (Betta of the family Anabantidae) of small brilliantly colored long-finned freshwater bony fishes of southeastern Asia especially : siamese fighting fish

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A domestic dispute in Connecticut ended with significant property damage, including a woman's betta fish being cut in half. — Ajc Homepage, ajc, "Police: Man cuts girlfriend's betta fish in half during fight," 29 Apr. 2017

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