ˈheləˌrī, -ˌrē noun
( -es )
Etymology: New Latin (specific epithet of Xiphophorus helleri ), after C. Heller, 20th century tropical fish collector
1. : swordtail
2. : any of numerous brightly colored topminnows developed in the aquarium by hybridization between two tropical American fishes ( Xiphophorus helleri and Platypoecilus maculatus )