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Definition of labyrinth fish

: a fish of the order Labyrinthici especially : any of various fish of this order that are often kept in the tropical aquarium — see croaking gourami

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History and Etymology for labyrinth fish

New Latin Labyrinthici

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“Labyrinth fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labyrinth%20fish. Accessed 29 May. 2022.

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