A small freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, commonly kept in aquariums for their bright colors and interesting behavior.
From Malay 'gurami,' the native name for these fish; entered English through the aquarium hobby and tropical fish trade.
Gouramis revolutionized home aquariums because they're colorful, hardy, and interesting without requiring massive tanks—they became the gateway fish that got millions of people into the hobby in the 20th century.
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