bet·ta

[bet-uh]

Origin:
1925–30; < Neo-Latin < ?

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betta (ˈbɛtə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
another name for fighting fish
 
[C19: from New Latin, of unknown origin]

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Betta is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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The united nations environment programme lists an unconfirmed species, betta cf.
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