humpy
Meanings
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noun
A type of small, round, water-dwelling fish commonly found in Madagascar.
Synonyms
gunyah , mia mia , wurly
Variants
List of all variants of humpy that leads to same resulthumpier , humpiest , humpy
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Malagasy language, 'humpi' or 'humpu' meaning 'small round fish'.
Trivia
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The 'humpy' fish is also known as the 'Malgasy humpback chalimus'.
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These fish are usually found in shallow waters and are an important food source for the local population.
Related Concepts
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Fish: Belongs to the fish species.
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Madagascar: Originates from this country.
Culture
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How to Memorize "humpy"
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visualize
- Imagine a small, round, fish with a hump-like shape.
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associate
- Associate the word with 'small round fish' or 'Madagascar'.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of the word 'humpy' and the description 'Hump-shaped, small, round fish'.
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