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Meaning of platy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

platy

Pronunciation:/ˈpleɪti/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Resembling plates.

  2. Of a field semy of plates.

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

platy

Pronunciation:/ˈplæti/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: I had a mixed community aquarium with several tetras, two mollies, some corydoras catfish, and a platy from a previous tank.