Cichlid is a freshwater fish from the Cichlidae family, commonly kept in aquariums for their bright colors and diverse species. The term also refers to this diverse group of ray-finned fishes, native to Africa, Central and South America, and parts of Asia. It is pronounced with a soft initial /ˈsɪk.lɪd/ in standard usage, highlighting the two-syllable structure and the stress on the first syllable.
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