medaka

me·da·ka

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Definitions of medaka word

noun medaka a small Japanese fish, Oryzias latipes, common in rice fields, often kept in aquariums. 1
noun medaka A small Japanese freshwater fish of variable color that is bred for aquariums and also extensively studied in the sciences. 1
noun medaka Oryzias latipes, a small Japanese ricefish, popular for use in aquariums. 0

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

1930-35; < Japanese, equivalent to me(y) (earlier *mai) eye + -daka, combining form of taka high

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