"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
    Sense id: en-gambusia-en-noun-xt9fidyC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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