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Definition of Tilapia
1. Noun. A genus of Cichlidae.
Exact synonyms: Genus Tilapia
Generic synonyms: Fish Genus
Group relationships: Cichlidae, Family Cichlidae
Generic synonyms: Fish Genus
Group relationships: Cichlidae, Family Cichlidae
Definition of Tilapia
1. an African fish [n -S]
Medical Definition of Tilapia
1. A freshwater fish used as an experimental organism and for food. This genus of the family cichlidae inhabits central and south america (one species extends north into texas), west indies, africa, madagascar, syria, and coastal india. (12 Dec 1998)