jewel cichlid

noun

Any of the genus Hemichromis of African cichlids, many of which are brightly coloured.

Meanings

nounjewel cichlid (plural jewel cichlids)

plural jewel cichlids

  1. Any of the genus Hemichromis of African cichlids, many of which are brightly coloured.
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