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单词 gambusia
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gambusia

[ gam-byoo-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]
/ gæmˈbyu ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /

noun

any fish of the genus Gambusia, comprising small livebearers that feed on aquatic insect larvae and are used to control mosquitoes.

Origin of gambusia

1900–05; <New Latin, alteration of Cuban Spanish gambusino;see -ia

Words nearby gambusia

gamboge, gambol, gambrel, gambrel roof, Gambrinus, gambusia, game, gamebag, game-ball, game bird, gamebreaker
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Example sentences from the Web for gambusia

  • In quiet backwaters, coves, and shallow pools Gambusia affinis occurred in great numbers.

    Fishes of Chautauqua, Cowley and Elk Counties, Kansas|Artie L. Metcalf
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