kissing gourami

noun

1. a whitish labyrinth fish, Helostoma temmincki, found in southeastern Asia, noted for the habit of pressing its fleshy, protrusible lips against those of another: often kept in aquariums.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kissing gourami¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

You needn’t approach your partner like a kissing gourami to express passion with your mouth; you can sensually peck, suck on your partner’s lips, flick your tongue, and all extremely gently.

From Slate