"gambusia" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gambusias [plural]
Etymology: From the genus name. Head templates: {{en-noun}} gambusia (plural gambusias)
  1. Any of several live-bearing freshwater fish, of the genus Gambusia, that feed on the larva of mosquitos and are used to control them. Wikipedia link: gambusia Categories (lifeform): Toothcarps

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