# medaka

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Oryzias latipes, a small Japanese ricefish, popular for use in aquariums.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese メダカ.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/medaka