Definition of cichlid in English:

cichlid

noun ˈsɪklɪdˈsiklid

Zoology

A freshwater fish of a large tropical family (Cichlidae ) which includes the angelfishes, discuses, mouthbrooders, and tilapia.
Example sentencesExamples
- Tilapia cichlids can establish a strong population in a very short time span if the conditions are right.
- Blue acara cichlids and guppies were obtained from a local aquarium fish supplier and were therefore of unknown origin.
- German researchers have studied cichlids living in tiny volcano-crater lakes in Cameroon, West Africa.
- The cichlids have evolved an astonishing array of forms in Africa.
- Many feeding behaviors found in cichlids are unique among freshwater fishes.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Cichlidae (plural), from Greek kikhlē, denoting a kind of fish.

Definition of cichlid in US English:

cichlid

nounˈsiklid

Zoology

A freshwater fish of a family (Cichlidae) that is widely distributed in tropical countries. Cichlids provide a valuable source of food in some areas, and many are popular in aquariums.
〔动〕丽鱼，丽鱼科鱼
Example sentencesExamples
- German researchers have studied cichlids living in tiny volcano-crater lakes in Cameroon, West Africa.
- Many feeding behaviors found in cichlids are unique among freshwater fishes.
- Blue acara cichlids and guppies were obtained from a local aquarium fish supplier and were therefore of unknown origin.
- The cichlids have evolved an astonishing array of forms in Africa.
- Tilapia cichlids can establish a strong population in a very short time span if the conditions are right.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Cichlidae (plural), from Greek kikhlē, denoting a kind of fish.

单词	cichlid
释义	Definition of cichlid in English: cichlid noun ˈsɪklɪdˈsiklid Zoology A freshwater fish of a large tropical family (Cichlidae ) which includes the angelfishes, discuses, mouthbrooders, and tilapia. Example sentencesExamples Tilapia cichlids can establish a strong population in a very short time span if the conditions are right. Blue acara cichlids and guppies were obtained from a local aquarium fish supplier and were therefore of unknown origin. German researchers have studied cichlids living in tiny volcano-crater lakes in Cameroon, West Africa. The cichlids have evolved an astonishing array of forms in Africa. Many feeding behaviors found in cichlids are unique among freshwater fishes. Origin Late 19th century: from modern Latin Cichlidae (plural), from Greek kikhlē, denoting a kind of fish. Definition of cichlid in US English: cichlid nounˈsiklid Zoology A freshwater fish of a family (Cichlidae) that is widely distributed in tropical countries. Cichlids provide a valuable source of food in some areas, and many are popular in aquariums. 〔动〕丽鱼，丽鱼科鱼 Example sentencesExamples German researchers have studied cichlids living in tiny volcano-crater lakes in Cameroon, West Africa. Many feeding behaviors found in cichlids are unique among freshwater fishes. Blue acara cichlids and guppies were obtained from a local aquarium fish supplier and were therefore of unknown origin. The cichlids have evolved an astonishing array of forms in Africa. Tilapia cichlids can establish a strong population in a very short time span if the conditions are right. Origin Late 19th century: from modern Latin Cichlidae (plural), from Greek kikhlē, denoting a kind of fish.
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