English Explanatory Dictionary

betta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any fish of the genus Betta, especially Betta splendens (the Siamese fighting fish).
adj
  1. Pronunciation spelling of better, comparative of good.
adv
  1. Pronunciation spelling of better, comparative of well.
  2. Pronunciation spelling of better (“had better”).

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛtɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈbɛtə(ɹ)/ En-au-betta.ogg

Word forms

betta bettas

Etymology

From the genus name.

Synonyms

beta fish Siamese fighting fish

Derived words

Chinese betta dusky betta
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