tilapia
noun
ti·la·pia
tə-ˈlä-pē-ə 
-ˈlā-
plural tilapia also tilapias
: any of numerous chiefly African freshwater cichlid fishes (genera Oreochromis, Tilapia, and Sarotherodon) often raised for food
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As a result, many seafood-monitoring groups consider tilapia safe to eat in moderation.
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024
The beds are a little more dug out than bass beds, similar to how a tilapia will build a bed.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 9 May 2024
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024
The beds are a little more dug out than bass beds, similar to how a tilapia will build a bed.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 9 May 2024
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“Tilapia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tilapia. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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