platy

/หˆpleษชti/

IPA: /P L EY1 T IY0/

adjective
  1. 1

    Resembling plates.

  2. 2

    Of a field semy of plates.

  3. 3

    Composed of thin plate-like pieces of rock or mineral.

noun
  1. 1

    Any of two species (and hybrids) of tropical fish of the genus Xiphophorus (which also includes the swordtails).

    โ€œI had a mixed community aquarium with several tetras, two mollies, some corydoras catfish, and a platy from a previous tank.โ€

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